Conservative Party Removes Four Candidates Over Controversial Conduct

The dismissals, occurring within two days, highlight scrutiny over candidate vetting and campaign strategy in the 2025 Canadian federal election.

The Conservative Party has removed four candidates from its roster within two days, citing controversial comments and social media activity as reasons for dismissal.
Mark McKenzie was ousted for past podcast remarks advocating public hangings and the death penalty for former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Stefan Marquis was removed for social media posts that party officials deemed unacceptable, though specific posts were not publicly identified.
Don Patel was dismissed for endorsing a social media post suggesting deportation of individuals to India for retaliation, which the party labeled as unacceptable.
Lourence Singh was also removed, with the party declining to provide a reason, as internal voices call for a campaign reset to address these controversies.