Ontario Liberal Party: Reason and Rationale Explained
In the tumultuous political landscape of 2025, the Canadian election saw a significant shift in power. Doug Ford, known for his irreverent style, emerged as the winner, while other parties grappled with their own challenges.
One of the most intriguing stories of the election was the journey of Bonnie Crombie, the former mayor of Mississauga and the Liberal candidate. Crombie, a popular figure in her own right, faced a setback when she failed to secure a seat in her own neighbourhood during the election.
Prior to her candidacy, Crombie had received a generous stipend from the dwindling Liberal party while waiting to be gainfully employed as MPP. However, some critics argued that she did not try hard enough to win by-elections, such as the one in Milton.
Crombie's resignation as the Liberal leader was forced due to rejection from many party faithful. The Liberal party, which had been struggling, ultimately lost the election. The party's election platform, along with that of the NDP, was criticised for being mundane and boring.
Meanwhile, the NDP emerged as the clear alternative to Mr. Ford. The party, which became the main opposition, or government, in all the provinces west of Ontario, proposed a ranked ballot system as a means to improve democracy. The system, which guarantees the winner has at least 50% support, was seen as a way to address the concerns of voters who felt their preferences were not adequately represented.
However, the Tory government, fearing a potential loss of power under this system, banned it, even in municipal elections. Some speculate that this move could have further collapsed the Liberal vote in the last election.
In the western provinces of Canada, the Conservative Party of Canada took on the role of the main opponent to Premier Doug Ford. The Greenbelt, Ontario Place, and Science Centre scandals, Ford's mismanagement of the economy, and his record accumulating debt were key issues during the election.
Outside of politics, figures like Ray Rivers, a Gazette Contributing Editor, former federal bureaucrat, and candidate for provincial office, continued to advocate for sustainability and democratic reform. Rivers, who founded the Burlington citizen committee on sustainability and holds a post graduate degree in economics from the University of Ottawa, remains a voice of reason in the ongoing debate about Canada's political future.
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