As QP Briefing first reported, Navdeep Bains is being courted to enter the race to lead the Ontario Liberals. But Ford declined to weigh in on Bains’ possible candidacy.
Published Apr 16, 2026 at 4:26pm
ONT BUDGET 20260326 Ontario Premier Doug Ford looks over at the opposition benches as Ontario Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy introduces the 2026 Budget in the Ontario Legislature in Toronto, on Thursday, March 26, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is brushing off speculation that former industry minister Navdeep Bains could enter the Ontario Liberal leadership race, saying he remains focused on governing.
As QP Briefing first reported, Navdeep Bains is being courted to enter the race to lead the Ontario Liberals. But Ford declined to weigh in on Bains’ possible candidacy.
The premier and Bains worked together during the COVID-19 pandemic when Bains served in Justin Trudeau’s cabinet.
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