Independent Ontario MPP Roman Baber to enter Conservative party leadership race
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An independent Ontario legislator, who rose to prominence for speaking out against COVID-19 lockdowns, says he will run for Conservative leadership. Roman Baber will launch his campaign Wednesday evening, and says he considers himself to be the underdog in the […]
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An independent Ontario legislator, who rose to prominence for speaking out against COVID-19 lockdowns, says he will run for Conservative leadership.
Roman Baber will launch his campaign Wednesday evening, and says he considers himself to be the underdog in the party’s contest, competing against well-known federal Conservatives like Pierre Poilievre and Leslyn Lewis.
Former Quebec premier Jean Charest is also planning to enter the race Thursday.
Baber sits as an Independent MPP for the Toronto riding of York Centre after Ontario Premier Doug Ford booted him from his Progressive Conservative government in January 2021 over publicly calling for an end to the lockdown that was in place at the time to stem the spread of COVID-19.
He was also barred from running for the party in Ontario’s election in June.
Both Poilievre and Lewis have been opposing vaccination mandates and health restrictions that shutter businesses and force residents to stay inside, but Baber says