Federal Watchdog Probing Allegations Against Disqualified Tory Leadership Hopeful Patrick Brown

Federal Watchdog Probing Allegations Against Disqualified Tory Leadership Hopeful Patrick Brown
Patrick Brown announces his candidacy for the federal Conservative leadership at a rally in Brampton, Ontario, on March 13, 2022. Chris Young/The Canadian Press
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OTTAWA—Canada’s elections commissioner is reviewing information related to the campaign of disqualified Conservative leadership candidate Patrick Brown’s alleged breach of financing rules.

A spokesperson for the federal watchdog confirmed the office has received information related to Brown’s sudden ousting from the race, but—citing privacy— wouldn’t divulge the nature or details of what it received.