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.
