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Crombie loyalists vs. New Leaf Liberals: tensions are boiling up inside the Ontario Grits

That kind of face-to-face political organizing is becoming a focal point ahead of the party’s leadership review vote this fall.

Published Jun 24, 2025 at 9:02pm

Barbara Patrocinio
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Barbara Patrocinio
Crombie loyalists vs. New Leaf Liberals: tensions are boiling up inside the Ontario Grits

Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie makes an announcement in Toronto on Friday, February 21, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

As the Ontario Liberal Party is heading to a social gathering this Wednesday, an increasingly vocal group of dissident Liberals is set to hold a gathering of their own on July 10.

“It’s clear people are uneasy about their jobs and where we’re going,” said one Liberal, speaking on background to discuss internal matters.

Meanwhile, the New Leaf Liberals, who have openly called for Crombie’s ouster, will be planning a casual meet-up in Toronto’s east end that organizers say will be part social event and part political venting session.

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