“The Right Moment”: Bonnie Crombie Resigns as Ontario Liberal Leader
Is Bonnie Crombie Still the Ontario Liberal Leader?
No — Bonnie Crombie announced that she’s stepping down as leader of the Ontario Liberal Party “effective immediately.”
“As we begin a new year, I believe this is the right moment for me and for the party, to move forward,” the former Mississauga mayor said in a statement on Jan. 14, 2026.
“I am incredibly proud of the work we have done together to rebuild and renew our party. I am thankful to our members, volunteers, caucus, and supporters across Ontario.”
It remains unclear who will take the helm as interim leader while the Ontario Liberal Party continues its leadership process.
Ottawa South MPP John Fraser has been leading the party in the legislature since September 2025.
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