
Alexander denies ‘quid pro quo’ behind Toronto mayoral race withdrawal
Alexander said he has had no conversations with incumbent Mayor Olivia Chow, Coun. Brad Bradford or their campaigns about taking on a role in a future administration.






The Ontario Liberal Party says its membership has doubled since the launch of its leadership contest in February, with approximately 55,000 eligible voters now registered to choose its next leader on Nov. 21.

With Eric Lombardi throwing his support behind Lee Fairclough, the former federal cabinet minister is leaning on his economic credentials and grassroots organizing efforts as the party prepares to choose its next leader.




Lombardi is the second officially approved candidate to leave the leadership contest. Ajax MPP Rob Cerjanec withdrew in July.


Only $140 million has been approved through the Ford government's flagship tariff-relief financing program, raising questions about how much of its multibillion-dollar promise to protect Ontario businesses has translated into direct financial assistance.


All five candidates, Navdeep Bains, Stephanie Bowman, Lee Fairclough, Eric Lombardi and Dylan Marando, were asked about mandatory treatment during the second debate of the race, a 90-minute event moderated by CTV Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Siobhan Morris.