Former Ontario independent MPP Roman Baber confirmed he will be seeking the Conservative nomination in York Centre..“Life is unaffordable and Canada's democracy is at risk,” said Baber in a Sunday tweet..“I also got to know @PierrePoilievre — he is smart, kind and will make a great PM.” .Baber was kicked out of the Ontario Progressive Conservative caucus in 2021 for sending Premier Doug Ford a letter saying the second lockdown was “deadlier than COVID.” .“It's a regretful decision since many colleagues agree with me, incl @fordnation in large part,” he said..Ford said by spreading misinformation, he was “undermining the tireless efforts of our front-line healthcare workers at this critical time, and he is putting people at risk.” .Baber lost the Conservative leadership race to Poilievre in September, finishing in fourth place..READ MORE: Poilievre wins Conservative leadership race on first ballot.Poilievre was first with 68%, former Quebec premier Jean Charest was second with 16.1%, Conservative MP Leslyn Lewis (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON) garnered 9.7%, Baber with 5%, and Conservative MP Scott Aitchison (Parry Sound-Muskoka, ON) at 1%. .He thanked his competitors — Aitchison for wanting lower taxes; Baber for fighting back against COVID-19 restrictions; Lewis for defending freedom, faith, and family; and Charest for his patriotism.
Former Ontario independent MPP Roman Baber confirmed he will be seeking the Conservative nomination in York Centre..“Life is unaffordable and Canada's democracy is at risk,” said Baber in a Sunday tweet..“I also got to know @PierrePoilievre — he is smart, kind and will make a great PM.” .Baber was kicked out of the Ontario Progressive Conservative caucus in 2021 for sending Premier Doug Ford a letter saying the second lockdown was “deadlier than COVID.” .“It's a regretful decision since many colleagues agree with me, incl @fordnation in large part,” he said..Ford said by spreading misinformation, he was “undermining the tireless efforts of our front-line healthcare workers at this critical time, and he is putting people at risk.” .Baber lost the Conservative leadership race to Poilievre in September, finishing in fourth place..READ MORE: Poilievre wins Conservative leadership race on first ballot.Poilievre was first with 68%, former Quebec premier Jean Charest was second with 16.1%, Conservative MP Leslyn Lewis (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON) garnered 9.7%, Baber with 5%, and Conservative MP Scott Aitchison (Parry Sound-Muskoka, ON) at 1%. .He thanked his competitors — Aitchison for wanting lower taxes; Baber for fighting back against COVID-19 restrictions; Lewis for defending freedom, faith, and family; and Charest for his patriotism.
