Overview
- Crombie confirmed her immediate departure in a statement, saying it was the right moment for the party to move forward.
- Party president Kathryn McGarry thanked Crombie for her service and said details of the leadership election timeline will be released soon.
- Crombie first signalled she would leave after a September leadership review that gave her 57% support, initially saying she would stay on before reversing course.
- Under her leadership the Liberals regained official party status with 14 seats in the February 2025 snap election, but she lost her Mississauga race and the party remained third in the legislature.
- Crombie has had a limited public presence since the fall, adding to uncertainty as the party transitions to new leadership.