Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Ontario NDP expected to choose Peter Tabuns as interim leader

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Peter Tabuns is expected to be selected as an interim leader for the Ontario New Democrats, according to party sources.

Since 2006, Tabuns has represented the riding of Toronto-Danforth and has served as critic for a number of portfolios, including energy and environment.

The Ontario NDP’s provincial council is scheduled to meet later this month to vote on an interim leader.

New Democrats’ leader Andrea Horwath announced on election night earlier this month that she was stepping down from her post.

Horwath has led the NDP since 2009, and saw the party rise from third party to Official Opposition status in 2018 with 40 seats.

But while the New Democrats remain in Opposition after this election, their seat count has lowered to 31.

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