The New Democratic Party is investigating a series of recent hoax press releases that have been sent to the media.
The fake news releases contain quotes falsely attributed to NDP activists criticizing leader Jack Layton.
"Using someone's name and attributing quotes to them in a fake press release is outright identity theft. We're taking this very seriously and are working with lawyers to find out who is behind these attacks on NDP members and the party," said Eric Hébert-Daly, NDP federal secretary.
The party has confirmed that activists who were named in the press releases did not write them or give anyone permission to use their names.
