In his speech, Fedeli thanked caucus members for "trusting" him to take on the role 39 days ago. "Every activist metric for our party is stronger today than it was six weeks ago," Fedeli told caucus in a Queen's Park boardroom. " Fedeli has been interim leader of the party since January, when Patrick Brown stepped down following allegations of sexual misconduct by two women. Fundraising at 'record highs,' Fedeli saysWhen he assumed the role of interim leader at the end of January, Fedeli vowed to "root out any rot" in the party. PC party members continue casting ballots this week, ahead of the announcement of the winner on March 10.

Source: CBC News March 06, 2018 12:59 UTC