Overview

• 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.