Military rules have forced New Blue candidate Scott Blandford to remove his name from the Ottawa West Nepean ballot.

Blandford has left the army due to an injury, but the process will not be completed until October.

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A candidate for the New Blue Party in Ottawa West Nepean has dropped out of the state election race after being informed by the Canadian Army that he had violated military rules regarding political activity.

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Scott Brandford, a sergeant of the Canadian gendarmerie, confirmed on Tuesday that he had submitted documents to remove his name from the ballot.

Under military regulations, regular military personnel are not allowed to be political candidates in state or federal elections.

Blandford has left the army due to an injury, but the process will not be completed until October.

“I spoke to (Canadian Army) today,” Blandford explained. “I’m medically free, but I’m still a member. That’s why I’m withdrawing from the election.”

Blandford didn’t know if the party would defend a new candidate for horseback riding. “They are currently looking at those details,” he added.

Blandford said he intends to continue his political activities after taking off his uniform. “I will have the next election when I become a citizen,” he added.

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Defense spokesperson Dan Le Butillier told the newspaper that under military regulation, Blandford is still considered a full member of the military and is not allowed to be a candidate for state elections. rice field.

“We noticed his candidacy, and today his chain of command dealt with the situation with him,” said Le Butillier. “Members may face corrective actions that may include controls up to release from the CAF in the event of a breach.”

The New Blue Party has candidates in all 124 constituencies throughout the state. The party is vying for votes on the right side of the political spectrum, but it also aims to attract voters who are fed up with the status quo.

In the promise of other campaigns, New Blue will end all remaining COVID-19 obligations, lower wind turbines to lower electricity prices, and fight to reduce HST rates from 13% to 10%. I promise.

-Use files from Postmedia