JP Brar

If this helps the online "discussion" on this topic - here's the email from fed investigator referenced in my column. As I wrote, from talking to person who made the original complaint, plus two others already interviewed by this investigator, this is in reference to the Kerry-Lynne Findlay campaign. (I redacted the investigator's phone number so they don't get harassed by the bot farms on here, though, I suppose that's probably just wishful thinking at this point).

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Statement from Christopher (Chris) Dyson, Campaign Manager, for the Honourable Kerry-Lynne Findlay PC, KC May 20th 2026 We respond to allegations surfacing in the mainstream media about an alleged Elections Canada investigation regarding the Honourable Kerry-Lynne Findlay PC KC. Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s campaign has received no notice whatsoever from Elections Canada or the Office of the Commissioner of Canada Elections regarding any investigation. Ms. Findlay first learned of the alleged complaints through the media, and as of the morning of May 20, 2026 she still has not received any official documentation, any contact from “investigators” and no indication that any formal process has been initiated. The media publication by Mr. Rob Shaw and others place Ms. Findlay in a very unfair position of being asked to respond publicly to allegations that have not even been presented to her by the alleged investigating body. One would think that if Elections Canada had credible concerns, the candidate and her campaign would no doubt have been contacted directly by now. Instead, unproven and anonymous allegations have been leaked to the media at the most politically damaging moment possible, just days before the BC Conservative leadership vote concludes. We also question whether a fair “investigation” can be done when supposed materials and untrue hearsay relating to the alleged investigation are being pushed through the media in a way designed to damage the reputation of Ms. Findlay at a critical moment in the BC Conservative leadership race. The allegations made in the media are false. We welcome genuine media scrutiny and accountability. What we will not accept is the media being used as a tool by any individuals working in the interests of rival campaigns or the BC NDP to smear a strong and ethical candidate through baseless defamatory innuendo. We strongly encourage Rob Shaw, Business in Vancouver, and other media sources to examine the motives and reveal the identities of the so-called “sources” pushing their narrative through the media. We also would encourage Mr. Shaw to focus on our candidate’s vision to advance British Columbia’s interests and reinvigorate BC’s stagnant economy. The Honourable Kerry-Lynne Findlay will not be distracted or derailed by these tactics. These types of baseless attacks only demonstrate that certain mainstream media gatekeepers and anonymous accusers are afraid of her strong Western Alliance vision of reinvigorating BC’s economy by building new energy and transportation corridors connecting BC to the rest of Canada and the world. The anonymous sources are clearly afraid that Ms. Findlay has a winning campaign that is on the verge of winning the BC Conservative Leadership race. They clearly do not wish to see British Columbia asserting itself in a strong position within Confederation under Ms. Findlay’s leadership. Instead of responding to false and divisive allegations, Ms. Findlay would rather focus on unifying the BC Conservative Party in just mere weeks, presenting her vision to restore British Columbia’s economy and defeating the incompetent BC NDP. Our campaign is fully committed to offering British Columbians a viable alternative to the failing BC NDP through the BC Conservative Party under the strong, experienced and unifying leadership of the Honourable Kerry-Lynne Findlay PC, KC. We will respond fully and transparently to the false allegations when and only if we receive any official notice from Elections Canada. Thank you. Sincerely, CHRISTOPHER P. DYSON LL.B, B.A. (Economics)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Statement from Christopher (Chris) Dyson, Campaign Manager, for the Honourable Kerry-Lynne Findlay PC, KC May 20th 2026 We respond to allegations surfacing in the mainstream media about an alleged Elections Canada investigation regarding the Honourable Kerry-Lynne Findlay PC KC. Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s campaign has received no notice whatsoever from Elections Canada or the Office of the Commissioner of Canada Elections regarding any investigation. Ms. Findlay first learned of the alleged complaints through the media, and as of the morning of May 20, 2026 she still has not received any official documentation, any contact from “investigators” and no indication that any formal process has been initiated. The media publication by Mr. Rob Shaw and others place Ms. Findlay in a very unfair position of being asked to respond publicly to allegations that have not even been presented to her by the alleged investigating body. One would think that if Elections Canada had credible concerns, the candidate and her campaign would no doubt have been contacted directly by now. Instead, unproven and anonymous allegations have been leaked to the media at the most politically damaging moment possible, just days before the BC Conservative leadership vote concludes. We also question whether a fair “investigation” can be done when supposed materials and untrue hearsay relating to the alleged investigation are being pushed through the media in a way designed to damage the reputation of Ms. Findlay at a critical moment in the BC Conservative leadership race. The allegations made in the media are false. We welcome genuine media scrutiny and accountability. What we will not accept is the media being used as a tool by any individuals working in the interests of rival campaigns or the BC NDP to smear a strong and ethical candidate through baseless defamatory innuendo. We strongly encourage Rob Shaw, Business in Vancouver, and other media sources to examine the motives and reveal the identities of the so-called “sources” pushing their narrative through the media. We also would encourage Mr. Shaw to focus on our candidate’s vision to advance British Columbia’s interests and reinvigorate BC’s stagnant economy. The Honourable Kerry-Lynne Findlay will not be distracted or derailed by these tactics. These types of baseless attacks only demonstrate that certain mainstream media gatekeepers and anonymous accusers are afraid of her strong Western Alliance vision of reinvigorating BC’s economy by building new energy and transportation corridors connecting BC to the rest of Canada and the world. The anonymous sources are clearly afraid that Ms. Findlay has a winning campaign that is on the verge of winning the BC Conservative Leadership race. They clearly do not wish to see British Columbia asserting itself in a strong position within Confederation under Ms. Findlay’s leadership. Instead of responding to false and divisive allegations, Ms. Findlay would rather focus on unifying the BC Conservative Party in just mere weeks, presenting her vision to restore British Columbia’s economy and defeating the incompetent BC NDP. Our campaign is fully committed to offering British Columbians a viable alternative to the failing BC NDP through the BC Conservative Party under the strong, experienced and unifying leadership of the Honourable Kerry-Lynne Findlay PC, KC. We will respond fully and transparently to the false allegations when and only if we receive any official notice from Elections Canada. Thank you. Sincerely, CHRISTOPHER P. DYSON LL.B, B.A. (Economics)