Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie has made the decision to cancel her upcoming public appearance, marking her first move after announcing her resignation plans over the weekend. Crombie, who took on the role of party leader in 2023, cited a lack of strong support in a recent leadership vote at the party’s annual general meeting as the reason behind her decision to step down once a successor is chosen.
Originally scheduled to attend the International Plowing Match in the picturesque Niagara region, an annual event that celebrates agriculture and rural life and sees participation from most provincial politicians, Crombie will now be absent from this year’s festivities. Instead, agriculture critic Ted Hsu will be stepping in to fulfill her obligations at the event.
Looking ahead, the Liberal party will be gearing up for a new leadership race in the following weeks. Details such as the duration of the contest, timing and method of voting, as well as entry fees, will all be part of the discussion as the party prepares for this significant transition.