The provincial NDP has selected an interim leader.
Peter Tabuns will take over from Andrea Horwath, who stepped down following the June election.
Tabuns is a veteran MPP from the Toronto area.
The former Executive Director of Greenpeace Canada was first elected to Queen’s Park in 2006.
“The Ontario NDP Caucus is energized and committed to holding the Ford government to account,” said Tabuns in a statement. “It’s a difficult time for workers whose wages are falling behind. For patients waiting far too long for care. For our parents in long-term care and the kids who need more help to get back on track in school. And for everyone worried about the climate crisis. We’re on their side. We’re going to fight to rebuild health care and long-term care for them. We’re going to fight for education for them. We’re going to fight to lift wages up and bring costs down for them. And we’re going to fight against Conservative cuts that would hurt them.”
“I want to thank Andrea Horwath for her leadership and for guiding our party to a stronger place than we’ve ever been,” stated Ontario NDP president Janelle Brady. “I want to congratulate Peter Tabuns on his election as interim leader. The choice of a new leader and the direction of our party belongs to the tens of thousands of NDP members in Ontario — and I can confidently say the party is in good hands.”
Meantime, the party’s provincial council is planning a leadership vote for a more permanent replacement.
It will hold a meeting in the future to discuss the rules and the election date.
