Thread by @SeanPrevil

Kevin Vuong, who is the MP-elect for Spadina-Fort York following the recent federal election, confirms he'll stay on as an Independent MP. This comes amid calls from politicians and residents in the riding for him to step down. #cdnpoli #elxn44

https://twitter.com/KevinVuongTO/status/1441918228243099648

Vuong originally ran as a Liberal, but after reports of a dropped sexual assault charge came to light, the party said he would no longer be affiliated with them and if elected would not be part of the Liberals' caucus. #cdnpoli #elxn44

Due to the timing of him being dropped by the party, he remained on the ballot under the Liberal banner, which also occurred almost a week after many advanced votes (and possibly some mail-in votes as well) had been made. #cdnpoli #elxn44

There are a few options. Some, including the NDP candidate who faced off against Vuong in the riding, are calling for his resignation and a subsequent byelection. #cdnpoli #elxn44

Another option is the House of Commons has the right to boot an MP through expulsion, but it's a Parliamentary power rarely used and as the Liberals do not have a majority, likely they would need at least one party to join them in voting to expel. #cdnpoli #elxn44

Adam Vaughan, the Liberal MP who held the seat before deciding not to run for re-election earlier this summer, is among those calling for his resignation. This thread from Thursday. #cdnpoli #elxn44

https://twitter.com/TOAdamVaughan/status/1441220069992718343

Ousted Liberal Kevin Vuong says he will continue as independent MP amid calls to resign #cdnpoli #elxn44 globalnews.ca/news/8221662/k…