Liberal leadership hopeful Chandra Arya says party informed him he can’t enter the contest [Video]

Nepean MP Chandra Arya says he’s been informed by the Liberal Party of Canada he’s not permitted to run in the leadership contest to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

In a statement posted to social media, Arya said the party notified him on Saturday.

“While I await their official communication, I am carefully considering my next steps,” Arya said.

“This decision raises significant questions about the legitimacy of the leadership race and, by extension, the legitimacy of the next prime minister of Canada.”

Parker Lund, a spokesperson for the Liberal Party, confirmed to CBC News in an email that Arya “will not be a candidate for leader of the Liberal Party.”

First and foremost, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the hundreds of volunteers across Canada who have worked tirelessly, day and night, over the past two weeks to mobilize support for my Liberal leadership campaign. Your unwavering dedication inspires me.<br>I am deeply… <a href=”https://t.co/EnR1u9ZFAt”>https://t.co/EnR1u9ZFAt</a> <a href=”https://t.co/F4Fk5sjDSl”>pic.twitter.com/F4Fk5sjDSl</a>

—@AryaCanada

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