MPP Vincent Ke resigns from Ontario PC caucus

Vincent Ke, an MPP representing Don Valley North, has resigned from Ontario’s Progressive Conservative Party.

This follows a report by Global News that Ke was allegedly involved with Chinese interference in at least two instances. Ke is alleged to have served as a financial intermediary for the Chinese communist party.

In a statement, Ke refuted the allegations, calling them false and defamatory, but acknowledged he didn’t want to be a distraction.

“I will be stepping away from the PC Caucus in order to dedicate my time to clearing my name and representing my constituents,” Ke said.

Premier Doug Ford says that while the allegations against Ke are not proven, “they are serious and deserve his full and undivided attention.”

“As a result, and out of an abundance of caution, Mr. Ke offered to step away from the Ontario PC caucus to sit as an independent. The Premier agreed and has accepted his resignation effective immediately,” Ford’s office said in a statement.

The MPP is no longer part of the Progressive Conservative caucus after representing Don Valley North since 2018.