Patrick Brown wants to appeal a decision made by federal Conservatives overseeing the party’s leadership race to disqualify him.
A notice of appeal and warning of impending legal action related to Brown’s ousting was sent Wednesday evening to Don Nightingale, the party’s chief returning officer, and Ian Brodie, chair of the party’s leadership election organizing committee.
The letters were signed by Toronto-based lawyers Alex Smith and Marie Henein, who say they are acting as Brown’s counsel.
His decision to try and appeal his sudden removal came after Brown spent a day defending his innocence and accusing the party of mishandling the situation to stack the odds in favour of his main rival….