Navdeep Bains enters Ontario Liberal leadership race as Nate Erskine-Smith loses appeal

Liberal MP Erskine-Smith's future as a candidate remains uncertain.

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As questions swirl about Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith’s future as a provincial party leadership candidate, former federal cabinet minister Navdeep Bains has officially entered the race.

Bains registered Monday with Elections Ontario for the Nov. 21 contest, and with Ajax MPP Rob Cerjanec poised to enter, pressure is building on Erskine-Smith to make a decision after his appeal of a Scarborough Southwest nomination loss was rejected.

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Navdeep Bains enters Ontario Liberal leadership race as Nate Erskine-Smith loses appeal

Navdeep Bains enters Ontario Liberal leadership race as Nate Erskine-Smith loses appeal

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