Would Carney or Freeland have been disqualified so easily?
Ruby Dhalla was disqualified from the Liberal leadership race due to alleged campaign finance violations, which she dismissed as false and fabricated, suggesting the move was to ensure Mark Carney's victory. The disqualification occurred rapidly, leaving Dhalla little time to respond. Media consultant Greg MacEachern criticized Dhalla's social media activity and suggested she wasn't serious about the race, expressing relief at her disqualification, possibly due to her growing popularity. The article notes parallels with Patrick Brown's disqualification in the Conservative race, implying a pattern of removing outsider candidates. This situation may limit the diversity of debate in the leadership race.
