OTTAWA - Roman Baber, a lawyer and former Toronto-area member of provincial parliament, is running for federal Conservative party leader. He was ousted from Ontario Premier Doug Ford's caucus in early 2021 after pushing for an end to lockdowns, but has found himself in a stiff competition with more prominent leadership candidates for the votes of party members who are frustrated with pandemic measures.
Conservative Party members will be electing their new leader in September. Six candidates have secured their place on the ballot, after meeting all of the party s eligibility requirements. Here s a snapshot of who each candidate is, their political histories, and what kind of campaign they re running.