Further update: I've now discovered that the CPC-ML wasn't re-registered with Elections Canada until *late* 1993, by which time the CPR had already been floated (and, seemingly, rejected).  

Perhaps (a third option) the CPR was planned as a front organization for the CPC-ML, and the idea wasn't rejected until some candidates were already registered with Elections Canada as representatives of the new party.  

Penetrating the mind of Hardial Bains is quite difficult ...  04:50, 15 Mar 2005 (UTC)