The determination of who is suitable to be a candidate in this leadership race is up to LEOC. As I’ve said before, Patrick Brown made the right decision to step down. — @C_MulroneyPCs 'objectively stronger' without Brown, Ford saysDoug Ford's statement slammed the former PC leader directly saying the party is "objectively stronger without Patrick Brown." And she is the only one in the leadership race who is holding him to account," the letter reads. Many asking if Patrick Brown is eligible to run for leader after being kicked out of caucus.

Source: CBC News February 17, 2018 00:56 UTC