Conservative leadership hopefuls Patrick Brown, Michelle Rempel Garner, and Pierre Poilievre have all recently made headlines for their trips to India, sparking controversy and criticism within the party.
Brown, who is running for the leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada, faced backlash for his trip to India where he met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other officials. Critics accused him of using the trip for political gain and questioned his motives for meeting with Modi, who has been accused of human rights violations.
Rempel Garner, another candidate for the Conservative leadership, also faced criticism for her trip to India. She was accused of using taxpayer money to fund her trip, which she claimed was for a trade mission. However, her itinerary included meetings with Indian officials and business leaders, raising questions about the true purpose of her trip.
Poilievre, who has not officially announced his candidacy for the Conservative leadership, also faced scrutiny for his trip to India. He was accused of using the trip to boost his profile and gain support from the Indian-Canadian community. Poilievre’s trip was funded by the Canadian-Indian Business Council, leading to accusations of conflict of interest.
The controversy surrounding these trips has raised concerns within the Conservative Party about the candidates’ judgment and integrity. Some party members have called for stricter rules and regulations regarding candidates’ travel and expenses.
In response to the criticism, Brown defended his trip, stating that it was an opportunity to promote trade and strengthen ties between Canada and India. Rempel Garner also defended her trip, stating that it was a legitimate trade mission and that she followed all proper procedures for expenses. Poilievre has not yet commented on the accusations.
The Conservative Party of Canada has yet to announce a date for their leadership convention, but the race is already heating up with these recent developments. As the candidates continue to campaign and face scrutiny, it remains to be seen how these trips will impact their chances of winning the party’s leadership.
