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Brampton’s Mayor Patrick Brown has stated that he does not believe foreign interference influenced the outcome of the Conservative Party’s recent leadership race, which culminated in Pierre Poilievre being elected as leader. Brown, a participant in the campaign himself, addressed concerns regarding allegations of Indian interference during his testimony to a House of Commons committee. This inquiry followed a report from a national security committee referencing potential external influence in a Conservative leadership contest.
In his remarks to the committee, Brown asserted, “I don’t believe foreign intervention affected the final outcome of the Conservative leadership race.” He emphasized the necessity of safeguarding against foreign meddling but expressed a desire to avoid partisan disputes within Parliament.
On social media leading up to the committee meeting, Brown indicated that he had no new information to contribute to the investigation and reiterated that the public inquiry into foreign influence should serve as the appropriate forum for examining such claims.
Brown noted that he had not received any contact from the Indian government or its representatives during his campaign. He also highlighted that he was not called as a witness in the ongoing public inquiry, which concluded its hearings in the fall, with a comprehensive report anticipated in the upcoming year. It’s worth mentioning that Brown faced disqualification from the 2022 leadership contest due to allegations concerning financial regulations under the Canada Elections Act.
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