When you think of Black politicians, what names come to mind? Barack Obama? Kamala Harris? What about Frank Baylis? Baylis is one of five candidates running in the federal Liberal leadership race. He is an entrepreneur from Montreal, the son of an English father and Barbadian mother. He was elected to the House of Commons in 2015, handily winning his seat.
Citing a lack of respect and civility in politics, and a desire to spend more time on his business and with his family, he opted not to run in the 2019 election.
By Erin Tolley and Velma Morgan | The Gazette
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