Liberal Party Admits Planting ‘Stop the Steal’ Buttons at Conservative Conference

In a controversial incident at the Canada Strong and Free Networking Conference, two Liberal Party staffers admitted to planting buttons with inflammatory slogans such as 'Stop the Steal,' mimicking rhetoric from former U.S. President Donald Trump. The buttons, which also mocked internal Conservative Party disputes by crossing out campaign director Jenni Byrne's name in favor of strategist Kory Teneycke, were strategically placed to create the impression that they were distributed by conference attendees. The stunt was exposed when Liberal staffers were overheard discussing it in a bar near Parliament Hill, prompting backlash from Conservative officials who condemned the tactics as deceptive and a sign of Liberal desperation. The Liberal Party downplayed the operation, framing it as an overzealous attempt at satire, while leader Mark Carney distanced the party from the actions. Conservative representatives have criticized the Liberals for importing American-style political tactics into Canadian discourse. This incident has intensified discussions about ethics and campaigning strategies in the lead-up to the next federal election.