Chong calls on Elections Canada and the RCMP to quickly conduct and conclude their investigation and hold those responsible to account

OTTAWA – Michael Chong, Member of Parliament for Wellington-Halton Hills, made the following statement today in the House of Commons:

Mr. Speaker,

Recently, allegations about electoral misconduct that took place in the federal riding of Guelph during last May’s election have generated a great deal of concern from Canadians.

As a Conservative Member of Parliament for Wellington County, whose county seat is in Guelph, I condemn, in the strongest terms, such reprehensible activity.

The individual or individuals responsible for such activity should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

That’s why I call upon Elections Canada and the RCMP to expeditiously conduct and conclude their investigation so that those responsible are held accountable.

As the Member of Parliament for Wellington-Halton Hills, our local campaign has always upheld the highest standards of ethics and accountability.

Mr. Speaker, the kind of subversion alleged in Guelph has no place in a First World democracy like Canada.

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