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The Manitoba NDP has requested that the Commissioner of Elections investigate allegations that the Stefanson PC party falsified financial statements during the 2023 election campaign.
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“Political parties are legally obligated under the Elections Financing Act to accurately report and not falsify their financial records,” said Evan Krosney, NDP Provincial Secretary in a press release. “Transparency and accountability are critical. Any accusation of falsifying records must be quickly investigated by independent authorities, and that’s why we’re asking the Commissioner of Elections to review the allegations.”
A Winnipeg Sun story showed the PC Party submitted an invoice for $3,800 for a car rental from a company called Lucid Vitality, which promotes “intimacy coach” services. Documents indicate the PC Party CEO disregarded whistleblower concerns and categorized this as a “campaign expense,” which would qualify for a publicly funded rebate.
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Questionable accounting practices associated with a company affiliated with a well-known politician were also raised.
Following a controversy-plagued leadership process that faced legal challenges, the NDP is advocating for an independent investigation into these allegations.
“Manitobans deserve to know if other financial records were falsified and if anyone in the PC Party benefited from that wrongdoing,” Krosney said. “As the PC leadership race approaches, Wayne Ewasko and all prospective candidates should clearly explain if they were aware of these improper accounting records.”
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