Ontario Prepares for Provincial Election on February 27, 2025

Voters across Ontario will decide on key ridings, with incumbents and new candidates vying for representation in the provincial legislature.

The upcoming Ontario provincial election will take place on Thursday, February 27, 2025, with voters deciding on representatives for all 124 ridings.
Several ridings, including Mississauga East-Cooksville, Windsor West, and Kitchener Centre, are expected to be closely contested, with significant political implications for major parties.
Notable candidates include Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie running in Mississauga East-Cooksville and Green Party leader Mike Schreiner defending his seat in Guelph.
Independent candidates, such as Sarah Jama in Hamilton Centre and Bobbi Ann Brady in Haldimand-Norfolk, are aiming to retain their seats against challengers from major parties.
Key issues influencing the election include healthcare, economic policy, and party leadership strategies, with some ridings seeing shifts due to candidate withdrawals or leadership changes.