Conservatives disqualify Karahalios from leadership race a second time
OTTAWA — Jim Karahalios won’t be allowed to run for the federal Conservative party’s leadership, despite a court ruling that reopened the door to his candidacy.
Party spokesperson Cory Hann says the leadership organizing committee has disallowed the longtime Ontario conservative activist’s candidacy — as allowed by the court ruling.
The decision comes after an Ontario court ruled Wednesday that Karahalios could be a candidate if he met certain conditions previously laid down by the party within 14 days.
Ontario Superior Court Justice Paul Perell said the party’s returning officer and dispute committee overstepped their authority when they disqualified Karahalios in March.