Premier Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives are set to officially nominate the party’s 72 sitting MPPs to run as candidates in the next election, the Star has learned. Although Ontario law fixes election dates once every four years, the majority Conservatives could easily amend the legislation, citing the coronavirus emergency. Behind the scenes, the Ontario Tories are on a fundraising blitz even though in-person events aren’t being held. Ford’s Conservatives are not the only party girding for an election. Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading...Last week, the Liberals nominated community activist David Morris to again be their standard-bearer in Toronto Centre.

Source: thestar September 16, 2020 18:16 UTC