Liberal Staffers Caught Planting Fake Buttons at Conservative Conference, Prompting Apology from Carney
Liberal campaign staff are under fire after a covert operation at a conservative networking event in Ottawa backfired, sparking international headlines. Last week, two Liberal operatives infiltrated the Canada Strong and Free Network conference and planted fake campaign buttons carrying extremist, Trump-style slogans.
The buttons included messages such as “Stop the Steal” and other provocative references designed to sow division and associate Conservative supporters with far-right American rhetoric. One button targeted high-profile Conservative strategists, implying internal conflict within the party.
The shady scheme was exposed when a savvy journalist with CBC overheard staffers bragging about the stunt during an off-hours gathering at an Ottawa pub. The revelation drew immediate backlash, with media coverage extending beyond Canada to outlets in the United Kingdom and the United States.
The Liberal Party confirmed the incident and announced that those involved had been moved to different positions within the party’s campaign. Liberal Leader Mark Carney issued a formal apology, distancing the campaign from the staffers’ actions and reaffirming his commitment to a more respectful tone in political discourse.
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