{
  "id": 8958353,
  "title": "Conservatives criticized over appointment of candidate to run in Ontario byelection",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/conservatives-criticized-over-appointment-of-candidate-to-run-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T16:27:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CityNews",
    "slug": "citynews",
    "url": "https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/09/21/conservatives-criticized-over-appointment-of-candidate-to-run-in-ontario-byelection/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Conservatives come under fire for appointing Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis as their candidate in the upcoming Ontario byelection, rather than allowing a nomination contest. Party leader Pierre Poilievre announced on Sunday that Davis would represent Brantford-Brant South, despite Larry Brock's return to Crown prosecutor duties and Brock's endorsement of local pastor Dave Carrol. Carrol expressed disappointment over the decision, noting he had also received support from former MP Phil McColeman. The Conservative party defended its choice, stating they aimed to have a prepared candidate and that Davis received widespread support at Poilievre's rally on Sunday.",
  "summary": "OTTAWA — The federal Conservative party is being criticized over its decision to appoint a candidate for an upcoming byelection, instead of holding a nomination contest.",
  "key_points": [
    "Conservatives appoint Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis as candidate",
    "Party leader Pierre Poilievre announces decision",
    "Larry Brock endorses pastor Dave Carrol, who receives support"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Conservatives criticized over appointment of candidate to run in Ontario byelection",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/conservatives-criticized-over-appointment-of-candidate-to-run-in-8961429",
        "published": "2026-09-21T16:27:42.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}