MPP's are being pushed a bit to decide if they will run in the next provincial election - it may be taking sooner that scheduled.

By Pepper Parr

August 25th, 2024

BURLINGTON, ON

Progressive Conservative Party president Michael Diamond sent to MPPs and riding association presidents on Wednesday looking to line up their slate for the next election — whenever it happens to be.

Natalie Pierre – is she in or out.

Sitting MPPs are feeling the pressure and being asked if they’re in or out. That tracks with what insiders previously said: that PC nominations will ramp up in the fall —  don’t be surprised if we start seeing more incumbents jump ship to make way for fresh-blooded candidates.

There are a few veterans  who may want to retire — same goes for the other parties, which are also kicking nominations into high gear.

Will this nominating activity turn into an early election call?  Has Doug Ford decided that it is better to go now and get ahead of whatever the RCMP investigations reveal?

Natalie Pierre will have to respond to the notice from the PC party president.  The Liberals will have to dig deeper than they have in the past to come up with a credible candidate.

The New Democrats have a leader who is doing a great job – can they find a local candidate who can win in Burlington?