The Conservative Party is facing a financial crisis as convention voting devices go missing, potentially costing them a significant amount of money. The party is urging delegates who may have taken these devices as souvenirs to return them, as they were not meant to be taken home. The devices, valued at around $1,000 each, were used to record votes on policy changes during the convention. The party's former executive director, Wayne Benson, sent an email to delegates requesting their assistance in locating these devices, which were distributed by Lumi Global, a UK-based firm specializing in digital election technology. If the devices are not returned, the party will be responsible for the replacement costs. This incident highlights the importance of proper handling and return of party assets, as the Conservative Party did not budget for this unexpected loss. The missing devices were not used for the leadership review of Pierre Poilievre, who received overwhelming support from party delegates. The convention also saw delegates endorsing stricter immigration policies and a harder line on crime, including a 'stand your ground' law. The party is now taking steps to recover the devices and ensure the integrity of their financial operations.
