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*'''MPPs:'''
*'''MPPs:''' (1)
**[[Stephanie Bowman]], MPP for [[Don Valley West (provincial electoral district)|Don Valley West]] (2022-present)<ref>https://twitter.com/BonnieforLeader/status/1669140089149046784</ref>
**[[Stephanie Bowman]] ([[Don Valley West (provincial electoral district)|Don Valley West]] since 2022)<ref>https://twitter.com/BonnieforLeader/status/1669140089149046784</ref>
*'''Former MPPs:'''
*'''Former MPPs:''' (9, including Damerla listed under Municipal Elected Officials)
**[[Brad Duguid]] ([[Scarborough Centre (provincial electoral district)|Scarborough Centre]] 2003–18, cabinet minister 2007-18)<ref name="BonnieEndorseList" />
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**[[Dipika Damerla]], MPP for [[Mississauga East-Cooksville]] (2011–2018)<ref name="BonnieEndorseList">{{cite web |title=Endorsements |url=https://www.bonnieforleader.ca/ |website=www.bonnieforleader.ca}}</ref>
**[[Brad Duguid]], MPP for [[Scarborough Centre (provincial electoral district)|Scarborough Centre]] (2003–2018)<ref name="BonnieEndorseList" />
**[[Dwight Duncan]] ([[Windsor-Tecumseh]] 1995–2013, cabinet minister 2003-13, [[Deputy Premier]] 2011-13, also Windsor City Councillor 1988-94)<ref name="BonnieEndorseList" />
**[[Dwight Duncan]], [[Deputy Premier]] (2011-2013) MPP for [[Windsor-Tecumseh]] (1995–2013)<ref name="BonnieEndorseList" />
**[[Reza Moridi]] ([[Richmond Hill (provincial electoral district)|Richmond Hill]] 2007–18, cabinet minister 2013-18)<ref name="BonnieEndorseList" />
**[[Reza Moridi]], MPP for [[Richmond Hill (provincial electoral district)|Richmond Hill]] (2007–2018)<ref name="BonnieEndorseList" />
**[[Tim Murphy (Canadian politician)|Tim Murphy]] ([[St. George—St. David]] 1993–95, [[Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister (Canada)|Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister]] (2003–06)<ref name="BonnieEndorseList" />
**[[Steven Offer]] ([[Mississauga North]] 1985–95, cabinet minister 1989-90)<ref name="BonnieEndorseList" />
**[[Tim Murphy (Canadian politician)|Tim Murphy]], MPP for [[St. George—St. David]] (1993–1995) [[Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister (Canada)|Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister]] (2003–2006)<ref name="BonnieEndorseList" />
**[[Steven Offer]], MPP for [[Mississauga North]] (1985–1995)<ref name="BonnieEndorseList" />
**[[Steve Peters (Ontario politician)|Steve Peters]] ([[Elgin-Middlesex-London]] 1999–2011, cabinet minister 2003-07, [[Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario]] 2007–11)<ref name="BonnieEndorseList" />
**[[Steve Peters (Ontario politician)|Steve Peters]], MPP for [[Elgin-Middlesex-London]] (1999–2011) [[Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario]] (2007–2011)<ref name="BonnieEndorseList" />
**[[Soo Wong]] ([[Scarborough-Agincourt]] 2011–18)<ref name="BonnieEndorseList" />
**[[Soo Wong]], MPP for [[Scarborough-Agincourt]] (2011–2018)<ref name="BonnieEndorseList" />
**[[Bill Wrye]] ([[Windsor-Sandwich]] 1981–90, cabinet minister 1985-90)<ref name="BonnieEndorseList" />
*'''MPs:''' (6)
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**[[Bill Wrye]], MPP for [[Windsor-Sandwich]] (1981–1990)<ref name="BonnieEndorseList" />
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**[[Francis Drouin]] ([[Glengarry-Prescott-Russell]] since 2015)<ref name="BonnieEndorseList" />

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**[[Iqra Khalid]] ([[Mississauga-Erin Mills]] since 2015)<ref name="BonnieEndorseList" />
*'''Federal politicians:'''
**[[Francis Drouin]], MP for [[Glengarry-Prescott-Russell]] (2015-present)<ref name="BonnieEndorseList" />
**[[James Maloney (Canadian politician)|James Maloney]] ([[Etobicoke-Lakeshore]] since 2015)<ref name="BonnieEndorseList" />
**[[Iqra Khalid]], MP for [[Mississauga-Erin Mills]] (2015-present)<ref name="BonnieEndorseList" />
**[[Francesco Sorbara]] ([[Vaughan-Woodbridge]] since 2015)<ref name="BonnieEndorseList" />
**[[James Maloney (Canadian politician)|James Maloney]], MP for [[Etobicoke-Lakeshore]] (2015–present)<ref name="BonnieEndorseList" />
**[[Leah Taylor Roy]] ([[Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill]] since 2021)<ref name="BonnieEndorseList" />
**[[Francesco Sorbara]], MP for [[Vaughan-Woodbridge]] (2015–present)<ref name="BonnieEndorseList" />
**[[Rechie Valdez]] ([[Mississauga-Streetsville]] since 2021)<ref name="BonnieEndorseList" />
*'''Former MPs:''' (2)
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**[[Leah Taylor Roy]], MP for [[Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill]] (2021–present)<ref name="BonnieEndorseList" />
**[[Rechie Valdez]], MP for [[Mississauga-Streetsville]] (2021–present)<ref name="BonnieEndorseList" />
**[[Kyle Peterson]] ([[Newmarket-Aurora]] (2015–2019)<ref name="BonnieEndorseList" />
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**[[Kim Rudd]] ([[Northumberland-Peterborough South]] (2015–2019)<ref name="BonnieEndorseList" />

*'''Former Federal politicians:'''
*'''Municipal elected officials:''' (5)
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**[[Dipika Damerla]] ([[Mississauga City Council|Mississauga city councillor]] for [[Cooksville, Mississauga|Ward 7 Cooksville]] since 2018, former MPP for [[Mississauga East-Cooksville]] 2011–2018, cabinet minister 2014-18)<ref name="BonnieEndorseList">{{cite web |title=Endorsements |url=https://www.bonnieforleader.ca/ |website=www.bonnieforleader.ca}}</ref>
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**[[Kyle Peterson]], MP [[Newmarket-Aurora]] (2015–2019)<ref name="BonnieEndorseList" />
**[[Kim Rudd]], MP for [[Northumberland-Peterborough South]] (2015–2019)<ref name="BonnieEndorseList" />
**Sammy Ijaz ([[Milton, Ontario|Milton]] Town councillor and regional councillor for Ward 3 since 2022)<ref name="BonnieEndorseList" />
**Ida Li Preti ([[Toronto Catholic District School Board|Toronto Catholic District School Board Trustee]] for [[North York|Ward 3 North York]] since 2018)
*'''Municipal politicians:'''
**Joyce Morocco ([[Niagara Regional Council|Niagara regional councillor]] for [[Niagara Falls, Ontario|Niagara Falls]] since 2022, [[Niagara Falls City Council|Niagara Falls city councillor]] 2005-18)
**[[Sammy Ijaz]], Regional Councillor Ward 3 for [[Milton, Ontario]] (2022–present)<ref name="BonnieEndorseList" />
**Alvin Tedjo ([[Mississauga City Council|Mississauga city councillor]] for Ward 2 since 2022, [[2020 Ontario Liberal Party leadership election|2020 leadership candidate]])
*'''Former Municipal politicians:'''
*'''Other prominent individuals:'''
*'''Former Municipal elected officials:'''
*'''Other prominent individuals:'''
**Fahim Khan, Vice President of Policy for the [[Ontario Liberal Party]]
**[[Michael Eizenga]] (National President of [[Liberal Party of Canada]] 2003-06, President of Ontario Liberal Party 1995-97)
**Ryon Dalir, Communications Director for the [[Ontario Young Liberals]]
**Treden Roseau, Student Director for the [[Ontario Young Liberals]]
**Yanick Proulx, Northern Regional Coordinator for the [[Ontario Young Liberals]]
**Mubashir Ekram, Vice President of Brampton South [[Ontario Young Liberals]] Association
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**[[Mary-Margaret McMahon]] ([[Beaches—East York (provincial electoral district)|Beaches—East York]])<ref>{{cite news|last=Kitts|first=Daniel|title=What's ON: The week that was in Ontario politics (May 8-12)|work=TVO Today|url=https://www.tvo.org/article/whats-on-the-week-that-was-in-ontario-politics-may-8-12|date=May 12, 2023|accessdate=May 24, 2023|quote=He has already received a few endorsements, including from MPP Mary-Margaret McMahon, who represents Beaches–East York, the same riding Erskine-Smith represents at the federal level.}}</ref>
**[[Mary-Margaret McMahon]] ([[Beaches—East York (provincial electoral district)|Beaches—East York]])<ref>{{cite news|last=Kitts|first=Daniel|title=What's ON: The week that was in Ontario politics (May 8-12)|work=TVO Today|url=https://www.tvo.org/article/whats-on-the-week-that-was-in-ontario-politics-may-8-12|date=May 12, 2023|accessdate=May 24, 2023|quote=He has already received a few endorsements, including from MPP Mary-Margaret McMahon, who represents Beaches–East York, the same riding Erskine-Smith represents at the federal level.}}</ref>
*'''Former MPPs:'''
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*'''Federal politicians:'''
*'''MPs:''' (4)
**[[Julie Dabrusin]] (MP for [[Toronto—Danforth]] since 2015)<ref>{{cite tweet |user=juliedabrusin |number=1656079988553072641|date=May 9, 2023 |title=Happy to support @beynate as the next Ontario Liberal leader!}}</ref>
**[[Julie Dabrusin]] ([[Toronto—Danforth]] since 2015)<ref>{{cite tweet |user=juliedabrusin |number=1656079988553072641|date=May 9, 2023 |title=Happy to support @beynate as the next Ontario Liberal leader!}}</ref>
**[[Pam Damoff]] (MP for [[Oakville North—Burlington]] since 2015)
**[[Pam Damoff]] ([[Oakville North—Burlington]] since 2015)
**[[Peter Fragiskatos]] (MP for [[London North Centre]] since 2015)<ref> {{cite tweet |user=pfragiskatos |number=1657091858479079465|date=May 12, 2023 |title=It’s time for @beynate. Happy to support him as he campaigns to be the next leader of the @OntLiberal.}}</ref>
**[[Peter Fragiskatos]] ([[London North Centre]] since 2015)<ref> {{cite tweet |user=pfragiskatos |number=1657091858479079465|date=May 12, 2023 |title=It’s time for @beynate. Happy to support him as he campaigns to be the next leader of the @OntLiberal.}}</ref>
**[[Viviane Lapointe]] (MP for [[Sudbury (electoral district)|Sudbury]] since 2021) <ref>{{cite tweet |user=VivianeLapointe |number=1656311259095085056 |date=May 10, 2023 |title=I've had the pleasure of working with @beynate. He is principled, tenacious & passionate. He creates innovative solutions that work. These are the skills we need in a leader, and Nate is the leader we need for Ontario.}}</ref>
**[[Viviane Lapointe]] ([[Sudbury (electoral district)|Sudbury]] since 2021) <ref>{{cite tweet |user=VivianeLapointe |number=1656311259095085056 |date=May 10, 2023 |title=I've had the pleasure of working with @beynate. He is principled, tenacious & passionate. He creates innovative solutions that work. These are the skills we need in a leader, and Nate is the leader we need for Ontario.}}</ref>
*'''Former Federal politicians:'''
*'''Former MPs:'''
*'''Municipal politicians:'''
*'''Municipal elected officials:'''
*'''Former Municipal politicians:'''
*'''Former Municipal elected officials:'''
*'''Other prominent individuals :'''
*'''Other prominent individuals :'''
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*'''Other prominent individuals:'''
*'''Other prominent individuals:'''
** [[Rob_Baker_(guitarist)|Rob Baker]] (Lead Guitarist for [[The Tragically Hip]])<ref>{{cite news |title=Kingston MPP Ted Hsu becomes second official candidate in Liberal leadership race |url=https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/kingston-mpp-ted-hsu-becomes-second-official-candidate-in-liberal-leadership-race |access-date=1 June 2023 |work=[[National Post]] |agency=[[The Canadian Press]] |date=28 May 2023}}</ref>
** [[Rob_Baker_(guitarist)|Rob Baker]] (Lead Guitarist for [[The Tragically Hip]])<ref>{{cite news |title=Kingston MPP Ted Hsu becomes second official candidate in Liberal leadership race |url=https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/kingston-mpp-ted-hsu-becomes-second-official-candidate-in-liberal-leadership-race |access-date=1 June 2023 |work=[[National Post]] |agency=[[The Canadian Press]] |date=28 May 2023}}</ref>
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*'''MPPs:''' (1)
**[[Lucille Collard]] ([[Ottawa—Vanier (provincial electoral district)|Ottawa—Vanier]] since 2020)<ref>{{cite tweet |user=Yasir_Naqvi |number=1666192760729214978 |date=2023-06-06 |title=Merci, @LucilleCollard, pour votre soutien et votre amitié au fil des ans ! Yasir “a constamment démontré une profonde compréhension des défis auxquels sont confrontés les gens qu'il représente parce qu'il écoute.”}}</ref>
**[[Lucille Collard]] ([[Ottawa—Vanier (provincial electoral district)|Ottawa—Vanier]] since 2020)<ref>{{cite tweet |user=Yasir_Naqvi |number=1666192760729214978 |date=2023-06-06 |title=Merci, @LucilleCollard, pour votre soutien et votre amitié au fil des ans ! Yasir “a constamment démontré une profonde compréhension des défis auxquels sont confrontés les gens qu'il représente parce qu'il écoute.”}}</ref>
*'''Former MPPs:'''
*'''Former MPPs:''' (2)
**[[Eleanor McMahon]] ([[Burlington (provincial electoral district)|Burlington]] 2014-18, cabinet minister 2016-18)
**[[John Wilkinson (Canadian politician)|John Wilkinson]] ([[Perth—Wellington (provincial electoral district)|Perth—Wellington]] 2003–2011, cabinet minister 2007–11)<ref>{{cite tweet |user=Yasir_Naqvi |number=1665825944685117441 |date=2023-06-05 |title="With Yasir as Leader, I have no doubt he will inspire another generation of Ontarians to join us, once again, to leave a better world to our children and grandchildren." Thanks John Wilkinson for your support!}}</ref>
**[[John Wilkinson (Canadian politician)|John Wilkinson]] ([[Perth—Wellington (provincial electoral district)|Perth—Wellington]] 2003–2011, cabinet minister 2007–11)<ref>{{cite tweet |user=Yasir_Naqvi |number=1665825944685117441 |date=2023-06-05 |title="With Yasir as Leader, I have no doubt he will inspire another generation of Ontarians to join us, once again, to leave a better world to our children and grandchildren." Thanks John Wilkinson for your support!}}</ref>
*'''Federal politicians:'''
*'''MPs:''' (1)
**[[Anita Vandenbeld]] (MP for [[Ottawa West-Nepean]] since 2015)
**[[Anita Vandenbeld]] (MP for [[Ottawa West-Nepean]] since 2015)
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*'''Municipal elected officials:'''
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**Huzaif Qaisar, President of [[Ontario Young Liberals]]
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Revision as of 04:46, 16 June 2023

2023 Ontario Liberal Party leadership election
← 2020 December 2, 2023
 
Candidate Bonnie Crombie Nathaniel Erskine-Smith
 
Candidate Ted Hsu Yasir Naqvi
Previous Leader

John Fraser (interim)


2023 Ontario Liberal Party leadership election
DateDecember 2, 2023
ConventionTBD
Resigning leaderSteven Del Duca
Won byTBD
BallotsTBD
Candidates4 as of June 13th 2023
Entrance Fee$100,000
(plus $25,000 refundable deposit)
Spending limit$900,000
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The 2023 Ontario Liberal Party leadership election will be held following the resignation of Steven Del Duca on June 2, 2022 after the party won only 8 seats and failed again to gain official party status in the general election. The date of the leadership vote has been set for December 2, 2023.

Background

In the 2022 general election, the Ontario Liberals saw a modest increase in support over their 2018 result, finishing second in the popular vote. However, the party won only 8 seats, once again falling short of official party status. On the night of the election, Del Duca, who had failed to win back his own riding of Vaughan—Woodbridge, announced his resignation as party leader, stating that a leadership race would be organized to take place "as soon as is reasonable".[1]

On January 5, 2023, the party released a full report of their campaign debrief following the 2022 election.[2] One of the main recommendations was for the party to conduct a review of the leadership election process.[3] On January 9, 2023, interim leader John Fraser announced that the party would proceed with consultations looking at whether there should be changes to delegated convention rules.[4]

In March 2023, at the party's Annual General Meeting, a constitutional amendment was approved which changed the leadership election process from a delegated leadership convention to a weighted One Member One Vote system.[5][6][7]

Rules and procedures

Under the procedure outlined by the party's constitution,[8] all members of the Ontario Liberal Party will be eligible to vote directly for leader by preferential ballot as long as they are members in good standing as of September 11, 2023.[9]

Votes will be weighted, with each provincial electoral district being allocated 100 points, and with points in a district allocated in proportion to each candidate by the number of first preference votes received. Each of the party's student clubs will be allocated 50 points, and each of the party's women's clubs will be allocated 5 points.[10] Members will be able to vote in-person with voting taking place on November 25-26th 2023, with some in sprawling northern ridings likely to be allowed to mail in ballots.[11]

Ballots will be counted on December 2nd, 2023. When the ballots are counted, if no candidate receives 50 per cent of the points, the lowest-ranked candidate will be dropped from the next round, with their second choice votes distributed to the remaining candidates. This will continue until a candidate receives 50 per cent of the vote.

This will mark the first time that this weighted direct vote system will be used in an Ontario Liberal Party leadership election. With the changed being adopted at the party's annual general meeting in March 2023.

Timeline

  • June 2, 2022 - Ontario general election held, resulting in a second consecutive majority PC government. The Liberals win 8 seats, falling short of official party status. Steven Del Duca, who failed to win his own seat, announces his resignation in his concession speech.[12]
  • July 25, 2022 - John Fraser, who previously served as interim leader from 2018 until 2020, is unanimously selected by the Ontario Liberal caucus to serve as interim leader.[13]
  • August 3, 2022 - Party executive formally ratifies selection of Fraser as interim leader.[14]
  • March 4-5, 2023 - Ontario Liberal Party Annual General Meeting approves a constitutional amendment changing the leadership election procedure from a delegated leadership convention to a One Member One Vote process. A new party executive is elected which will set the rules and timeline for the leadership election.
  • April 16, 2023 - Party executive announces timeline and fee schedule for the election.
  • May 8, 2023 - Nathaniel Erskine-Smith announces his candidacy.[15]
  • May 28, 2023 - Ted Hsu announces his candidacy.[16]
  • June 3, 2023 - Yasir Naqvi announces his candidacy.[17]
  • June 14, 2023 - Bonnie Crombie announces her candidacy.[18]
  • September 5, 2023 - Candidate registration deadline.[19]
  • September 11, 2023 - Deadline to join the Ontario Liberal Party and be eligible to vote in the leadership election as party member.[19]
  • November 25-November 26, 2023 - Ranked ballots will be cast by party members.[19]
  • December 2, 2023 - Ballots counted with the new leader announced the same day.[19]

Candidates

Declared candidates

Bonnie Crombie

Bonnie Crombie Campaign Logo

Bonnie Crombie, 63, is the Mayor of Mississauga, Ontario (2014–present) and was previously the MP for Mississauga—Streetsville between 2008 and 2011. She has an MBA and was an entrepreneur and public affairs consultant before entering politics.

Date announced: June 14, 2023[20][21]
Date registered with Elections Ontario: June 13, 2023[22]
Campaign website: www.bonnieforleader.ca
Campaign slogan: "Strong Experienced Leadership."
Endorsements - Bonnie Crombie

Nathaniel Erskine-Smith

Nate Erskine-Smith Campaign Logo

Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, 39, is the MP for Beaches—East York (2015-present), and was a litigation lawyer prior to his election to parliament.

Date announced: May 8, 2023 [15][25]
Date registered with Elections Ontario: May 16, 2023[22]
Campaign website: www.meetnate.ca
Campaign slogan: "Serious Leadership. For a change."
Endorsements - Nathaniel Erskine-Smith

Ted Hsu

Ted Hsu Campaign Logo

Ted Hsu, 59, is the MPP for Kingston and the Islands (2022–present) and was the previously the MP for the same riding between 2011 and 2015. He completed a PhD in physics and worked as a physicist and in investment banking outside of politics.

Date announced: May 28, 2023[30]
Date registered with Elections Ontario: May 20, 2023[22][31]
Campaign website: www.tedhsu.ca
Campaign slogan: "A fresh start."
Endorsements - Ted Hsu
  • MPPs:
  • Former MPPs:
  • MPs:
  • Former MPs:
  • Municipal elected officials:
  • Former Municipal elected officials:
  • Other prominent individuals:

Yasir Naqvi

Yasir Naqvi Campaign Logo

Yasir Naqvi, 50, is the MP for Ottawa Centre (2021–present), and was previously MPP for the same riding between 2007 and 2018). He served in the provincial cabinet as Attorney General (2016–18), Government House Leader (2014–18), Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services (2014–16), and Minister of Labour (2013–14). He served three terms as president of the Ontario Liberal Party between 2009 and 2013, resigning upon his elevation to cabinet. Outside of politics, he was an international trade lawyer and served as the CEO of the Institute for Canadian Citizenship.

Date announced: June 3, 2023[33][34]
Date registered with Elections Ontario: June 2, 2023[35]
Campaign website: https://yasirnaqvi.ca/
Campaign slogan: "A better Ontario."
Endorsements - Yasir Naqvi


Potential

This list includes prospective candidates who have made repeated public expressions of interest over multiple months, or have prominent party members being reported as part of their exploratory effort.

Speculated

This list includes prospective candidates who were speculated in the media but made no public expression of interest or reported exploratory effort, and those who expressed interest prior to February 2023 but caused no visible exploratory presence at either the Ontario Liberal Party annual meeting in March 2023 or the Liberal Party of Canada convention in May 2023.

Declined

Opinion polling

Liberal supporters

Polling firm Last date of polling Sample
size 		Link Margin of
error 		Navdeep Bains Maurizio Bevilacqua Michael Coteau Bonnie Crombie Nathaniel Erskine-Smith Ted Hsu Mitzie Hunter Jeff Lehman Mary-Margaret McMahon Yasir Naqvi Arif Virani Other
Probit Inc. November 29, 2022 814 [59] ± 3.4 % 6% 3% 5% 28% 10% 3% 13% 10% 3% 7% 3% Yvan Baker 2%
Stephen Blais 2%
John Fraser (write-in) 1%
Other 3%

Notes

References

  1. ^ Callan, Isaac (2 June 2022). "Steven Del Duca fails to win provincial seat, resigns as Ontario Liberal leader". Global News. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
  2. ^ Benzie, Robert; Ferguson, Rob (5 January 2023). "'Why didn't we see this coming?' Ontario Liberals release scathing review of election failure". Toronto Star. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  3. ^ "Review of the 2022 Ontario Liberal Party Campaign" (PDF). www.ontarioliberal.ca. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  4. ^ Jones, Allison (9 January 2023). "Ontario Liberals set to consult on new leadership process". Global News. The Canadian Press. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  5. ^ Ferguson, Rob (4 March 2023). "Ontario Liberals one step closer to new leader with one-member, one-vote system". Toronto Star. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  6. ^ "Ontario Liberals choose new voting process for leadership race". CBC News. March 4, 2023. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  7. ^ Jones, Allison (4 March 2023). "Ontario Liberals approve new voting process for leadership race". CityNews. The Canadian Press. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  8. ^ "Constitution of the Ontario Liberal Party" (PDF). www.ontarioliberal.ca. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  9. ^ "Rules of Procedure for the 2023 Leadership Contest" (PDF). www.ontarioliberal.ca. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  10. ^ Chamandy, Aidan; Pinkerton, Charlie (4 March 2023). "Ontario Liberals to allow all members to vote in leadership elections". The Trillium. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
  11. ^ Ferguson, Rob (16 April 2023). "'Exactly what we need' or 'dumbest decision'? Ontario Liberals announce Dec. 2 for leadership vote". Toronto Star. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  12. ^ Rushowy, Kristin (2 June 2022). "Liberal Leader Steven Del Duca steps down after losing riding, failing to gain party status". Toronto Star. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
  13. ^ Benzie, Robert (25 July 2022). "John Fraser to again serve as Ontario Liberals' interim leader". Toronto Star. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  14. ^ Jackson, Hannah (25 July 2022). "Ontario Liberal caucus selects John Fraser to serve as party's interim leader". Global News. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  15. ^ a b Benzie, Robert (8 May 2023). "The Ontario Liberal leadership race has its first declared candidate". Toronto Star. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  16. ^ "Ted Hsu officially enters Ontario Liberal leadership race". QP Briefing. 2023-05-23. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
  17. ^ "MP Yasir Naqvi officially joins Ontario Liberal leadership race: 'My mission is to defeat Doug Ford'". thestar.com. 2023-06-02. Retrieved 2023-06-03.
  18. ^ "'I'm ready to fight': Bonnie Crombie officially launches campaign to become Ontario Liberal leader". CP24. 2023-06-14. Retrieved 2023-06-15.
  19. ^ a b c d "2023 Ontario Liberal Party Leadership Election". April 16, 2023. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  20. ^ "Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie to run for leader of the Ontario Liberal Party". CP24. 2023-06-13. Retrieved 2023-06-13.
  21. ^ "'I'm ready to fight': Bonnie Crombie officially launches campaign to become Ontario Liberal leader". CP24. 2023-06-14. Retrieved 2023-06-15.
  22. ^ a b c "Leadership Contests registered with Elections Ontario - 2023 Ontario Liberal Party Leadership Contest". Elections Ontario. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
  23. ^ https://twitter.com/BonnieforLeader/status/1669140089149046784
  24. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r "Endorsements". www.bonnieforleader.ca.
  25. ^ "https://twitter.com/beynate/status/1655657243356831766". Twitter. Retrieved 2023-05-08. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
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