Statement by Azam Ishmael, Liberal Party of Canada National Director, on the decision of the Permanent Appeals Committee:
“This evening, after an exchange of written submissions and an oral hearing, the Liberal Party of Canada’s Permanent Appeals Committee confirmed the decision of the Leadership Vote Committee to disqualify Dr. Ruby Dhalla from the 2025 Liberal Leadership race.
“The Committee reviewed Dr. Dhalla’s appeal to the decision of the Leadership Vote Committee and the Leadership Expense Committee that on Friday unanimously determined that Dr. Dhalla was in breach of 10 violations of the National Leadership Rules, Leadership Vote Rules, and the Leadership Expense Rules.
“The party will have no further comment on this matter at this time.”
