Elections Canada worker in GTA removed following allegations of voter interference

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Elections Canada says one of its employees will no longer be working at any polling stations while it investigates allegations they were attempting to influence voters to cast their ballot for the Conservatives at an advanced polling station in Vaughan, Ont. last weekend.

The allegation came from the campaign team for King-Vaughan Liberal candidate Mubarak Ahmed. A spokesperson for Elections Canada said in an email statement the worker "will not be present" at any Elections Canada or polling station as it investigates. 

"We take all allegations of that nature extremely seriously. Protecting the integrity of the voting process is our priority," said Diane Benson. 

Benson said Elections Canada has also notified the Commissioner of Canada Elections about the incident. 

A spokesperson for the Commissioner of Canada Elections said they were aware of the issue but couldn't comment further.