Liberal leadership hopeful Chandra Arya says party informed him he can't enter the contest
A spokesperson for the Liberal Party confirmed Arya will not be a leadership candidate
Liberal MP Chandra Arya seen walking to a news conference in Ottawa on March 20, 2019. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press)
Nepean MP Chandra Arya says he's been informed by the Liberal Party of Canada he's not permitted to run in the leadership contest to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
In a statement posted to social media, Arya said the party notified him on Saturday.
"While I await their official communication, I am carefully considering my next steps," Arya said.
"This decision raises significant questions about the legitimacy of the leadership race and, by extension, the legitimacy of the next prime minister of Canada."
Parker Lund, a spokesperson for the Liberal Party, confirmed to CBC News in an email that Arya "will not be a candidate for leader of the Liberal Party."
Under Section 4(c)iii of the Liberal Party's national leadership rules, a panel of party officials who vet contenders can find a candidate has not satisfied "mandatory criteria" or "a prospective candidate is manifestly unfit for the office of Leader of the Party."
The party must advise the candidate of their reasons for disqualification and weigh the candidate's response in making a final judgment on eligibility.
CBC News has reached out to Arya's campaign and asked if he has received any official reasons for his disqualification.
Arya was one of seven leadership hopefuls who reported they submitted their nomination packages by the Liberal Party's deadline of 5 p.m. ET on Thursday and met the first financial hurdle to enter the race.
The other candidates are former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney, former finance minister and deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland, House leader Karina Gould, Nova Scotia Indigenous MP Jaime Battiste and former Liberal MPs Frank Baylis and Ruby Dhalla.
Arya
announced Saturday the Liberal Party of Canada informed him he can't
run in the leadership contest. Other candidates and Arya are shown in
these recent file and handout photos. Top row L-R: Mark Carney, Chrystia
Freeland and Karina Gould. Bottom row L-R: Chandra Arya, Jaime
Battiste, Frank Baylis and Ruby Dhalla. (Amber Bracken/Reuters, Justin
Tang/CP, Patrick Doyle/CP, Justin Tang/CP, Tom Ayers/CBC, Frank
Baylis/LinkedIn.com, rubyforpm.ca)
After the deadline passed on Thursday, party spokesperson Parker Lund told CBC News the party will approve candidates "within 10 days." Elections Canada will also need to approve them, he said, which could take several days.
Lund said the party will only confirm official candidates once they have been fully approved.
In his statement, Arya thanked volunteers and said he remains "steadfast in my commitment to working hard for the benefit of all Canadians. With a focused approach, I will continue striving to ensure a secure and prosperous future for the generations to come."
Arya was the first sitting MP to launch a leadership campaign and vowed to dump the monarchy if elected. He also said he doesn't speak French and doesn't believe it will matter to French-speaking Canadians.
The Nepean MP was elected in 2015 and has been a backbench MP ever since.
Arya hasn't always been in line with the government's policies. In 2023, he sponsored a petition calling on the Liberals to reconsider plans to introduce a foreign agent registry in response to serious allegations of foreign interference in Canadian politics. The registry legislation has since passed, but it's not yet up and running.
His ties to India have raised eyebrows amid worsening diplomatic relations.
Last summer, Arya travelled to India and met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A statement from Global Affairs Canada at the time said Arya "travelled to India on his own initiative and was not representing the Government of Canada."
During an interview on CBC's Power and Politics, Arya defended his meeting with Modi and said he's met with several foreign leaders in the past. Arya also said he "absolutely" supported the government's foreign agent registry.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
With files from Darren Major
Saturday 19 February 2022
Trudeau Invoking the Emergency Act and Freeland defending her liberal democracy byway of her bankster buddies
From: Arya, Chandra - M.P. <Chandra.Arya@parl.gc.ca>
Date: Sun, Feb 20, 2022 at 10:23 PM
Subject: Automatic reply: RE Trudeau Invoking the Emergency Act and Freeland defending her liberal democracy byway of her bankster buddies
To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>
Hello,
Thank you for emailing the Office of Chandra Arya, Member of Parliament for Nepean. Please note that we receive a high volume of emails and our first priority is to respond to inquiries from residents of Nepean.
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To prevent the spread of COVID-19, our constituency office is currently closed to the public. However, our team remains available to help you with your federal inquiries at 613-825-5505 or Chandra.Arya@parl.gc.ca.
To get the latest information, follow developments and/or learn about new measures and directives concerning COVID-19, we invite you to consult these links:
Chandra Arya
Member of Parliament for Nepean
Working hard for you
240 Kennevale Drive, Suite 201, Nepean, ON K2J 6B6
Tel.: 613-825-5505
www.Facebook.com/
Twitter: @AryaCanada
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Bonjour,
Merci d'avoir communiqué avec nous. Veuillez noter que nous recevons un volume élevé de courriels et que notre première priorité est de répondre aux demandes des résidents de Nepean.
Si vous ne l'avez pas déjà fait, veuillez fournir votre nom complet, votre adresse postale y compris le code postale, et votre numéro de téléphone ainsi que le meilleur moment de la journée pour vous joindre, en utilisant la même ligne d'objet que dans votre e-mail d'origine. Cela nous aidera à répondre plus rapidement.
Nous vous remercions de votre patience car nous répondons à un volume élevé de courriels. Dans la plupart des cas, les lettres types et les courriels anonymes, copies conformes et transférés ne recevront pas de réponse.
Pour éviter la propagation du COVID-19, notre bureau de circonscription est actuellement fermé au public. Cependant, notre équipe reste disponible pour vous aider avec vos demandes de renseignements fédéraux au 613-825-5505 ou à Chandra.Arya@parl.gc.ca.
Pour obtenir les dernières informations, suivre les développements et / ou prendre connaissance des nouvelles mesures et directives concernant le COVID-19, nous vous invitons à consulter ces liens :
Organisation mondiale de la santé
Chandra Arya
Député de Nepean
Je travaille sans relâche pour vous
240, promenade Kennevale, pièce 201, Nepean (ON) K2J 6B6
Tel. : 613-825-5505
www.Facebook.com/
Twitter: @AryaCanada
From: Damoff, Pam - M.P. <Pam.Damoff@parl.gc.ca>
Date: Mon, Feb 21, 2022 at 5:30 PM
Subject: Automatic reply: Deployment of Emergencies Act expected to pass with support of the NDP because of Trudeau's predictable confidence vote EH ON?
To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>
Hello,
Thank you for contacting the office of MP Pam Damoff. This message is to
acknowledge that we are in receipt of your email. My office recieved a
high volume of correspondence, so there will be a delay in responding.
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respond to inquiries from residents of Oakville North-Burlington.
To help us address your concerns more quickly, please include within the
body of your email your full name, address, telephone number and the
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For
the latest and most up to date information from the Government of
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Thank you for your note and your patience as we respond to a large number of messages.
Sincerely,
Pam Damoff, MP
Oakville North-Burlington
From: Gould, Karina - M.P. <Karina.Gould@parl.gc.ca>
Date: Mon, Feb 21, 2022 at 5:30 PM
Subject: Automatic reply: Deployment of Emergencies Act expected to pass with support of the NDP because of Trudeau's predictable confidence vote EH ON?
To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>
Thank you for reaching out to the office of the Honourable Karina Gould, Member of Parliament for Burlington.
Please rest assured that your message will be brought to the attention of MP Gould and we will make every effort to respond promptly. Correspondence received from residents of Burlington are reviewed and actioned as soon as possible. If you have not already included your address and postal code, please respond to this email with that information.
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If you are not a local resident, please contact your MP’s office for assistance. You can enter your postal code here https://www.ourcommons.
For
matters related to the Ministry of Families Children and Social
Development and Service Canada, or to discuss issues relevant to MP
Gould’s role as the Minister
of Families Children and Social Development, please contact EDSC.MIN.FEDS-FCSD.
Our constituency office is taking every precautionary measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and ask constituents to follow the most up to date information from public health.
To ensure the safety of our community and protect our most vulnerable constituents, our office will be closed to walk-in visits until further notice.
Our office will continue to operate Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. by phone, email, and on a by-appointment basis for urgent cases.
Please reach out to us at 905-639-5757 or by email at karina.gould@parl.gc.ca.
In case of an emergency or urgent situations you can also contact the following services:
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CPP / OAS - 1 800 277-9914
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Halton Regional Police - 905-825-4777
Please note all incoming messages are treated confidentially.
We will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you for your cooperation and patience.
From: <EDSC.MIN.FEDS-FCSD.MIN.ESDC@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca>
Date: Fri, Jun 10, 2022 at 9:52 AM
Subject: Additional Information
To: <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>
Dear Mr. Amos :
On behalf of the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, I acknowledge receipt of your email of June 9, 2022, about your Old Age Security pension.
In order to better assist you, please provide your complete mailing address and telephone number by replying to this email.
I look forward to your response. Thank you for writing.
N. Côté
Correspondence Analyst / Ministerial and Executive Correspondence
Employment and Social Development Canada / Government of Canada
-----Original Message-----
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Sent: June 9, 2022 2:11 PM
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Subject: Attn Minister Karina.Gould I just called about my missing Old Age Pension records and nobody cared Correct??
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Thursday, 9 June 2022
Attn Minister Karina Gould I just called about my missing Old Age Pension records and nobody cared Correct??
https://pm.gc.ca/en/mandate-le
December 16, 2021
Office of the Prime Minister
Dear Minister Gould:
Thank you for agreeing to serve Canadians as Minister of Families, Children and Social Development.
From the beginning of this pandemic, Canadians have faced a once-in-a-century challenge. And through it all, from coast to coast to coast, people have met the moment. When it mattered most, Canadians adapted, helped one another, and stayed true to our values of compassion, courage and determination. That is what has defined our path through this pandemic so far. And that is what will pave our way forward.
During a difficult time, Canadians made a democratic choice. They entrusted us to finish the fight against COVID-19 and support the recovery of a strong middle class. At the same time, they also gave us clear direction: to take bold, concrete action to build a healthier, more resilient future. That is what Canadians have asked us to do and it is exactly what our Government is ready to deliver. We will work to build that brighter future through continued collaboration, engagement, and the use of science and evidence-based decision-making.
With an unwavering focus on delivering results, we will work constructively with Parliamentarians and maintain our strong partnerships with provincial, territorial and municipal governments and Indigenous partners. This decade has had an incredibly difficult start, but this is the moment to rebuild a more resilient, inclusive and stronger country for everyone.
The science is clear. Canadians have been clear. We must not only continue taking real climate action, we must also move faster and go further. As Canadians are increasingly experiencing across the country, climate change is an existential threat. Building a cleaner, greener future will require a sustained and collaborative effort from all of us. As Minister, I expect you to seek opportunities within your portfolio to support our whole-of-government effort to reduce emissions, create clean jobs and address the climate-related challenges communities are already facing.
This year, Canadians were horrified by the discovery of unmarked graves and burial sites near former residential schools. These discoveries underscore that we must move faster on the path of reconciliation with First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. We know that reconciliation cannot come without truth and our Government will continue to invest in that truth. As Ministers, each of us has a duty to further this work, both collectively and as individuals.
Consequently, I am directing every Minister to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and to work in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to advance their rights.
We must continue to address the profound systemic inequities and disparities that remain present in the core fabric of our society, including our core institutions. To this effect, it is essential that Canadians in every region of the country see themselves reflected in our Government’s priorities and our work. As Minister, I expect you to include and collaborate with various communities, and actively seek out and incorporate in your work, the diverse views of Canadians. This includes women, Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized Canadians, newcomers, faith-based communities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2 Canadians, and, in both official languages.
Across our work, we remain committed to ensuring that public policies are informed and developed through an intersectional lens, including applying frameworks such as Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus) and the quality of life indicators in decision-making.
Canadians continue to rely on journalists and journalism for accurate and timely news. I expect you to maintain professional and respectful relationships with journalists to ensure that Canadians are well informed and have the information they need to keep themselves and their families safe.
Throughout the course of the pandemic, Canadians and their governments have adapted to new realities. Governments must draw on lessons learned from the pandemic to further adapt and develop more agile and effective ways to serve Canadians. To this end, I expect all Ministers to evaluate ways we can update our practices to ensure our Government continues to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.
The success of this Parliament will require Parliamentarians, both in the House of Commons and the Senate, to work together across all parties to get big things done for Canadians. I expect you to maintain constructive relationships with your Opposition Critics and coordinate any legislation with the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons. As Minister, you are accountable to Parliament both individually, for your style of leadership and the performance of your responsibilities, and collectively, in support of our Ministry and decisions taken by Cabinet. Open and Accountable Government sets out these core principles and the standards of conduct expected of you and your office. I expect you to familiarize yourself with this document, which outlines my expectations for each member of the Ministry.
Our platform lays out an ambitious agenda. While finishing the fight against the pandemic must remain our central focus, we must continue building a strong middle class and work toward a better future where everyone has a real and fair chance at success and no one is left behind.
As Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, your immediate priority is to build a Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care system that reduces parent fees, creates more high-quality spaces, recruits and retains skilled educators, and ensures all kids get off to the best possible start. At the same time, you will work with Indigenous partners to implement a culturally appropriate Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care system. You will also focus on implementing the Community Services Recovery Fund to help charities and non-profits adapt and modernize as well as ensure Service Canada provides reliable and accessible services to Canadians, regardless of where they live.
To realize these objectives, I ask that you achieve results for Canadians by delivering the following commitments.
Supported by the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, continue advancing the creation and sustainability of a Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care system, including:
Concluding negotiations with remaining provinces and territories and implementing agreements:
Reducing fees for regulated child care by 50 per cent on average by the end of 2022 everywhere outside of Quebec,
Reducing regulated child care fees to $10 a day on average by the end of fiscal year 2025-2026 everywhere outside of Quebec, and
Building 250,000 new high-quality child care spaces and hiring 40,000 more early childhood educators by the end of fiscal year 2025-2026;
Introducing federal child care legislation to strengthen and protect a high-quality Canada-wide child care system;
Establishing a National Advisory Council on Early Learning and Child Care;
Continuing to advance work with provinces and territories to reduce fees for families for before and after school care; and
Ensuring the Federal Secretariat on Early Learning and Child Care is fully resourced and operational by early 2023.
Work with Indigenous partners to ensure that Indigenous children have access to a culturally appropriate Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care system that meets the needs of Indigenous families wherever they live, including ensuring more Indigenous families have access to high-quality programming, creating 3,300 new child care spaces, and continuing to support before and after school care for First Nations children on reserve.
Advance the implementation of the Community Services Recovery Fund to help charities and non-profits adapt and modernize as they recover from the pandemic.
Continue advancing the Social Innovation and Social Finance strategy, including fully implementing the Social Finance Fund and launching the Social Innovation Advisory Council.
Through the delivery of Canada’s Poverty Reduction Strategy and other measures, continue leading implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by the United Nations.
Work with the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and with provinces, territories, municipalities, Indigenous partners and stakeholders to develop a National School Food Policy and to work toward a national school nutritious meal program.
Work with the Minister of Seniors to provide seniors with a single point of access to a wide range of government services and benefits.
As the Minister responsible for Service Canada, lead the development and implementation of modern, resilient, secure and reliable services and benefit delivery systems for Canadians and ensure those services and benefits reach all Canadians regardless of where they live.
Work with the Minister of National Revenue toward the implementation of a real-time e-payroll system, and ensure that businesses of all sizes benefit from this work.
Enhance the capacity and effectiveness of Black-led and Black-serving organizations through the continued implementation of the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative. You will be supported in this work by the Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion.
Work with the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth to ensure the voices and needs of children are represented in our Government’s agenda, as we work to make Canada the best place to grow up.
Work with the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth and the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions to ensure mental health supports are accessible to children and youth as they recover from the impact of the pandemic.
As Minister, you are also responsible for actively engaging with your Cabinet and Caucus colleagues. As we deliver on our platform commitments, it will be important that members of the Ministry continue to collaborate and work constructively to support rigorous and productive Cabinet decision-making. I expect you to support your colleagues in delivering their commitments, leveraging the expertise of your department and your own lived experiences.
To best achieve results for Canadians, Ministers must be rigorous and coordinated in our approach to implementation. I would therefore ask that you return to me with a proposed approach for the delivery of your mandate commitments, including priorities for early implementation. Furthermore, to ensure we are accountable for our work, I will be asking you to publicly report to me, and all Canadians, on your progress toward these commitments on a regular basis.
As we have been reminded throughout the pandemic, adapting to change is not only something government should do, it is something government must do. As you work to fulfil our commitments, I expect you to actively consider new ideas and issues as they emerge, whether through public engagement, your work with Parliamentarians or advice from the public service. I also expect you to work with your Deputy Minister to assess priorities on a continual basis as we build a better future for all Canadians. In addition to achieving results, you are responsible for overseeing the work of your department and ensuring the effective operation of your portfolio.
As you staff your office and implement outreach and recruitment strategies for federally appointed leadership positions and boards, I ask that you uphold the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion.
This helps ensure that federal workplaces are dynamic and reflective of the Canadians we serve. You will also ensure your Minister’s office and portfolio are reflective of our commitment to healthy and safe workplaces.
Canadians expect us to work hard, speak truthfully and be committed to advancing their interests and aspirations. When we make mistakes – as we all will – Canadians expect us to acknowledge them, and most importantly, to learn from them.
I know I can count on you to fulfill the important responsibilities entrusted in you, and to turn to me, and the Deputy Prime Minister, early and often to support you in your role as Minister.
Sincerely,
Prime Minister of Canada signature
Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, P.C., M.P.
Prime Minister of Canada
On 2/20/22, Gould, Karina - M.P. <Karina.Gould@parl.gc.ca> wrote:
>
>
> Thank you for reaching out to the office of the Honourable Karina
> Gould Member of Parliament for Burlington.
>
> Please rest assured that your message will be brought to the attention
> of MP Gould and we will make every effort to respond promptly.
> Correspondence received from residents of Burlington are reviewed and
> actioned as soon as possible. If you have not already included your
> address and postal code, please respond to this email with that information.
>
> Please note this is a community office, due to the high volume of
> correspondence we receive our priority is to respond to inquiries from
> Burlington Residents.
>
> If you are not a local resident, please contact your MP’s office for
> assistance. You can enter your postal code here
> https://www.ourcommons.ca/memb
> local representative is.
>
> For matters related to the Ministry of Families Children and Social
> Development and Service Canada, or to discuss issues relevant to MP
> Gould’s role as the Minister of Families Children and Social
> Development, please contact
> EDSC.MIN.FEDS-FCSD.MIN.ESDC@hr
> D.MIN.ESDC@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca>
>
> Our constituency office is taking every precautionary measure to
> prevent the spread of COVID-19 and ask constituents to follow the most
> up to date information from public health.
>
>
>
> To ensure the safety of our community and protect our most vulnerable
> constituents, our office will be closed to walk-in visits until
> further notice.
>
>
>
> Our office will continue to operate Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to
> 4:30 pm. by phone, email, and on a by-appointment basis for urgent cases.
>
>
>
> Please reach out to us at 905-639-5757 or by email at
> karina.gould@parl.gc.ca<mailto
>
>
>
> In case of an emergency or urgent situations you can also contact the
> following services:
>
>
>
> For Emergencies - 911
>
> Halton Region - 311
>
> Service Canada - 1 800 622 6232
>
> CPP / OAS - 1 800 277-9914
>
> Employment Insurance - 1 800 206 7218
>
> CRA - 1-800 959 8281
>
> Immigration - 1 888 242 2100
>
> Passport Canada - 1 800 567 6868
>
> Halton Regional Police - 905-825-4777
>
>
>
> Please note all incoming messages are treated confidentially.
>
>
>
> We will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you for your
> cooperation and patience.
>
>
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