Former Ontario independent MPP Roman Baber (York Centre) said he was honoured and humbled to become the Conservative candidate for the same riding in the next election. .“I will work tirelessly to win the York Centre seat and help Pierre Poilievre become Canada’s next prime minister,” said Baber in a Friday statement. .“I am grateful to my loved ones, my team, and my supporters.” .Baber said he was “most of all grateful to my beloved country for the blessing of Canadian democracy and opportunity.” He added people should rally behind Poilievre to defeat Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, make life more affordable, and turn Canada into the freest country in the world. .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) with 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..Baber confirmed in April he would be seeking the Conservative nomination in York Centre..READ MORE: Baber announces run for York Centre Conservative nomination.“Life is unaffordable and Canada's democracy is at risk,” he said. .“I also got to know @PierrePoilievre — he is smart, kind, and will make a great PM.”
Former Ontario independent MPP Roman Baber (York Centre) said he was honoured and humbled to become the Conservative candidate for the same riding in the next election. .“I will work tirelessly to win the York Centre seat and help Pierre Poilievre become Canada’s next prime minister,” said Baber in a Friday statement. .“I am grateful to my loved ones, my team, and my supporters.” .Baber said he was “most of all grateful to my beloved country for the blessing of Canadian democracy and opportunity.” He added people should rally behind Poilievre to defeat Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, make life more affordable, and turn Canada into the freest country in the world. .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) with 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..Baber confirmed in April he would be seeking the Conservative nomination in York Centre..READ MORE: Baber announces run for York Centre Conservative nomination.“Life is unaffordable and Canada's democracy is at risk,” he said. .“I also got to know @PierrePoilievre — he is smart, kind, and will make a great PM.”
