Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown Joins Race to Lead Federal Conservatives

Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown poses for a photo for a supporter alongside his wife Genevieve Gualtieri after winning the Brampton Mayoral Election during a campaign celebration in Brampton, Ont., on Oct. 22, 2018. The Canadian Press/Chris Young

Patrick Brown has officially joined the race to lead the federal Conservatives.

Brown launched his campaign in Brampton, Ont., where he has served as mayor since 2018.