Many asking if Patrick Brown is eligible to run for leader after being kicked out of caucus. "Mr. Patrick Brown has submitted his paperwork to run for the leadership of the Ontario PC Party," Badwal said. Patrick Brown should focus on clearing his name," Ford said in a statement. 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.

Source: CBC News February 16, 2018 20:08 UTC