Toronto caucus member Peter Tabuns is now the interim leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party.
Tabuns thanked party members Tuesday for appointing him.
“The NDP is honoured that the people of Ontario have asked us, once again, to form the Official Opposition, and I’m humbled to have an opportunity to lead the party for a time,” Tabuns said.
“The Ontario NDP Caucus is energized and committed to holding the Ford government to account.”
Tabuns has represented the riding of Toronto-Danforth since 2006 and has served as critic for a number of portfolios, including energy and environment.
He replaces Andrea Horwath after she announced on election night that she would step down.
The NDP rose from third party to Official Opposition status between 2009 and 2018 under Horwath’s leadership, but their seat count diminished to 31 this election.