WATCH: Findlay says Elections Canada yet to inform her of 'any investigation' as allegations swirl

VICTORIA — Kerry-Lynne Findlay has provided an update on the allegations levelled against her related to the 2025 federal election.

The BC Conservative leadership candidate called them rejected the claims outright, and maintained she was "ready to govern."

"As of today, Elections Canada still has not provided either formal or informal notice of any investigation of myself or my financial agent from the 2025 federal election," Findlay told reporters outside the Legislature on Monday.

She maintained that the first time she was made aware of "any kind of inquiry" was when journalist Rob Shaw published his piece on May 20.

He reported that Office of the Commissioner of Canada Elections "received a complaint from Elections Canada alleging that a candidate’s campaign received approximately $75,000 in undeclared and unpaid services from a corporation, purportedly in exchange for promised federal contracts."

It was also alleged that dozens of "foreign nationals" were canvassing for "a candidate."

None of the allegations were, or are, proven.

"If there is a formal investigation, then my understanding is that the subject of that investigation must be notified," Findlay said. "Again, this has not occurred. The allegations are completely false and untrue."

She then drew attention to the BC Conservatives' Leadership Election Organizing Committee's move to not disqualify her on the grounds that there was "not enough credible evidence" to do so.

"I respect their decision," Findlay said. "I'm ready to govern, but I would rather talk to you today about the future."

She noted that since voting opened on Saturday, "thousands" of BC Conservative members have cast their ballots.

According to the party's executive director, Angelo Isidorou, 18,000 votes have already been cast — a 69% turnout. Voting ends May 29, with the winner announced the following day.