Roman Baber: Quick facts about the Conservative leadership candidate

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.Born: Aug. 2, 1980.
Early years: Baber was born in the former Soviet Union and his