By Staff
August 21st, 2024
BURLINGTON, ON
Seems everything about the Bay of Quinte seat is rushed. Todd Smith the MP for the constituency was appointed as the Minister of Education June 6th and on the 16tn of August advised the Premier that he was resigning effective immediately. That meant that a by-election had to be called within six months.
Tod Smith, former member for Quinte Bay
Earlier today a writ was issued under Section 9.1 of the Election Act for a by-election in the electoral district of Bay of Quinte.
Under the Election Act, elections must be called on a Wednesday and held the fifth Thursday after the date of the issue of the writ. Election Day will be September 19, 2024.
What was the rush? The decision might put to rest the rumours that there would be an election sometime in the fall.
The riding is close to as to a Tory stronghold as there is in the province.
Nevertheless, it could be seen as an opportunity for Bonnie Crombie – she needs some good news – to put a top notch team into the riding and take the seat. There does not appear to be an evident Tory candidate in place.
