The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) concluded a high-profile investigation into the 2017 United Conservative Party (UCP) leadership race involving Jason Kenney, revealing no fraud charges will be laid against any individuals involved. The investigation, which scrutinized allegations of identity theft and voter fraud, spanned over six years and reportedly cost half a million dollars. Critics, including social media commentators, have lambasted the RCMP for what they perceive as a misuse of resources, arguing that the force should have prioritized addressing drug and gang-related crimes. In related developments, charges were dropped against Daniel Penny and withdrawn against an individual previously described as the 'alleged leader' of the Freedom Convoy blockade of the Ambassador Bridge. Additionally, an internal RCMP review of the force's response to the 2022 Freedom Convoy protests highlighted communication failures, with some officers at the scene of an Alberta blockade reportedly unaware of threats made to kill police.
Officers weren’t told of threats to harm police, says RCMP report on 2022 convoy protests https://t.co/tiD5W5S6EW
Western Canada: RCMP reveals results of investigation into UCP leadership race https://t.co/VTWKI0WcMG
An internal RCMP review of the force’s response to “Freedom Convoy” protests found that some officers at the scene of an Alberta blockade were unaware of threats made to kill police. https://t.co/rCNRFLn2wk
Officers weren't told of threats to harm police, says RCMP 'Freedom Convoy' report https://t.co/C0faR9mAjk
Following a confusing and desperate 6 year RCMP investigation regarding allegations of identity theft and voter fraud, no charges will be laid. https://t.co/8NrFGcmq8w
The Alberta RCMP just wasted a half million dollars and 6 years on a failed investigation into Jason Kenney's leadership run. Instead of cracking down on drug and gang crime they ran a circus for half a decade. FIRE THESE GUYS.
BREAKING: No fraud charges laid in 2017 UCP leadership race investigation https://t.co/M6i8LA56Sj
Charges withdrawn against 'alleged leader' of Freedom Convoy blockade of the Ambassador Bridge https://t.co/NBul4CGAHC
Charges dropped. Free Speech wins! https://t.co/d2JixdPQ8G
'High-profile' RCMP investigation over in Alberta, Mounties to reveal details Friday https://t.co/LqEYjmIYIB
Drop all charges against Daniel Penny immediately. https://t.co/wDWkSeFwD4