Instead, spokesperson Melissa Lantsman said Ford's statement, which described Granic Allen's comments as "irresponsible," would be the party's only comment on the matter. Doug Ford announced Saturday evening that Tanya Granic Allen will no longer be the PC candidate in Mississauga Centre. Granic Allen was the only candidate to appear by Ford's side as he addressed reporters following his victory. Without Granic Allen, Ford may not successfuly courted the party's social conservative members, he added. Some supporters of Granic Allen, however, characterized Ford's move as "[declaring] war on social conservatives."

Source: CBC News May 06, 2018 21:00 UTC