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2020 Ontario Liberal Party leadership election
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Leader before election

John Fraser (interim)

 Elected Leader

Steven Del Duca

2020 Ontario Liberal Party leadership election
DateMarch 7, 2020
ConventionInternational Centre, Mississauga, Ontario
Resigning leaderKathleen Wynne
Won bySteven Del Duca
Ballots1
Candidates6
Entrance Fee$100,000
($75,000 non-refundable)
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The 2020 Ontario Liberal Party leadership election was held on March 7, 2020, at the International Centre in Mississauga, elected former Ontario Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca. The leadership election took place following the resignation of Kathleen Wynne as leader on June 7, 2018, after over five years as leader of the Ontario Liberal Party. The deadline for candidates to register was November 25, 2019 at 5:00pm. The six candidates in the race were Michael Coteau, Steven Del Duca, Kate Graham, Brenda Hollingsworth, Mitzie Hunter, and Alvin Tedjo.

Background

The Ontario Liberal majority government led by Kathleen Wynne was defeated in the 2018 general election by a wide margin, returning a caucus of just 7 MPPs and losing official party status in the Legislature. Wynne tendered her resignation as party leader, while continuing to sit in the legislature as MPP for Don Valley West.

Interim leader

Wynne announced on election night that she had asked the party president to begin the process of choosing an interim leader. According to the party's constitution, an interim leader is to be selected by a vote of the party caucus, the presidents of riding associations without an elected Liberal MPPs and party executive members.

The Liberal caucus unanimously endorsed Ottawa South MPP John Fraser to serve as interim leader on June 13, 2018. Fraser assumed the office of interim leader on June 14, following a vote of party executives and presidents of riding associations for the remaining 117 ridings that do not have a Liberal MPP.

Rules and procedures

Under the procedure outlined by the party's constitution, the leader is chosen in a traditional delegated leadership convention in which up to 2,000+ delegates would be eligible to vote, made up of 1,984 elected delegates (16 elected by proportional representation in each of the 124 provincial riding associations) in addition to ex officio delegates (current and former Liberal MPPs, defeated candidates from the last election, riding association presidents, party executive officers and other party officials, and federal Liberal MPs for Ontario), youth delegates from campus clubs and delegates representing the Women's Commission. Riding delegates were able to run on the slate of a leadership candidate or as independents; in the case of the former they were required to vote for that candidate on the first ballot but would be free to change their support subsequently. Balloting at convention continues until one candidate receives a majority of ballots cast.

Candidates had until November 25, 2019 at 5 pm to register and December 2, 2019 was the deadline for individuals who wish to vote to become members of the party. Delegate election meetings were held on February 8 and 9, 2019. First ballot voting occurs on Friday March 6, 2020 as delegates register. The results of the first ballot are to be announced on March 7, 2020 at 1:45 pm with subsequent ballots to follow if there is no winner on the first ballot.

An attempt to amend the party constitution to change the leadership election system to a One Member One Vote model was supported by 57% of delegates to the party's Annual General Meeting held on June 8, 2019, failing to receive the two-thirds majority required for it to pass.

Debates

  • Candidate Showcase (Toronto) – Thursday, November 28, 2019 at 7:00PM EST
  • Guelph Leadership Debate – Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 1:00PM EST
  • Windsor Leadership Debate – Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 7:00PM EST
  • Sudbury Leadership Debate – Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 1:00PM EST
  • Ottawa Leadership Debate – Wednesday, January 20, 2020 at 7:00PM EST
  • Markham Leadership Debate – Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 1:00PM EST
  • Toronto Leadership Debate – Monday, February 24, 2020 at 7:00PM EST

Registered candidates

Michael Coteau

Michael Coteau Campaign Logo
Background: MPP for Don Valley East (since 2011) and Liberal critic for Economic Development, Labour, Energy, and Infrastructure; former Minister of Community and Social Services (2018), Minister of Children and Youth Services and minister responsible for anti-racism (2016-2018), Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport and minister responsible for the 2015 Pan American Games and Parapan Games (2014-2016), and Minister of Citizenship and Immigration (2013-2014); former Toronto District School Board trustee for Ward 17 (2003-11); former small business owner and national nonprofit CEO.
Date announced: June 16, 2019
Date registered with Elections Ontario: July 24, 2019
Campaign website: www.michaelcoteau.com
Policies:
Endorsements - Michael Coteau

Steven Del Duca

Steven Del Duca Campaign Logo
Background: Former MPP for Vaughan (2012-2018), Former Minister of Economic Development and Growth (2018) and Minister of Transportation (2014-2018).
Date announced: April 3, 2019
Date registered with Elections Ontario: July 19, 2019
Campaign website: www.stevendelduca.ca
Policies:
Endorsements - Steven Del Duca

Kate Graham

Kate Graham Campaign Logo
Background: 2018 candidate in London North Centre, former civil servant at City of London, instructor at Western University
Date announced: September 7, 2019
Date registered with Elections Ontario: August 23, 2019
Campaign website: kateforleader.ca
Policies:
Endorsements - Kate Graham

Brenda Hollingsworth

Background: Ottawa personal injury lawyer
Date announced: November 25, 2019
Date registered with Elections Ontario:
Campaign website: brendahollingsworth.ca
Policies:
Endorsements - Brenda Hollingsworth
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Mitzie Hunter

Mitzie Hunter Campaign Logo
Background: MPP for Scarborough—Guildwood (since 2013), former Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Development (2018), Minister of Education (2016-2018), and Associate Minister of Finance (2014-2016).
Date announced: August 14, 2019
Date registered with Elections Ontario: August 20, 2019
Campaign website: www.mitziehunter.ca
Policies:
Endorsements - Mitzie Hunter

Alvin Tedjo

Alvin Tedjo Campaign Logo
Background: 2018 candidate in Oakville North—Burlington, former director of Government Relations for Sheridan College, former political staff to multiple Ministers of Training, Colleges and Universities
Date announced: May 27, 2019
Date registered with Elections Ontario: August 23, 2019
Policies: Advocates merging the Catholic and public school systems. Advocate for basic income.
Campaign website: www.alvintedjo.ca
Endorsements - Alvin Tedjo

Declined

Results

Delegate selection meetings

A total of 2,084 delegates were elected from Ontario's 124 electoral districts (1,984), and from the Ontario Liberal Party's 12 youth and 12 women's clubs (108). The delegates were selected over the weekend of February 8-9, 2020. Most of these delegates elected are pledged to support one of the leadership candidates on the first ballot at the March 6 convention, while some are independents who can vote for whomever they chose at the convention. An additional 640 ex-officio delegates are eligible to vote at the convention by virtue of party and elected offices they have held, such as sitting and former Liberal MPPs, recent provincial Liberal candidates, sitting Liberal MPs, and various party officials and representatives of party bodies.

Delegate support by ballot
Candidate Committed First ballot
Name Votes
Steven Del Duca 1,171
56.1%		 1,256
59%
Michael Coteau 371
17.8%		 363
17%
Kate Graham 273
13.1%		 299
14%
Mitzie Hunter 130
6.2%		 122
6%
Alvin Tedjo 72
3.4%		 74
3%
Brenda Hollingsworth 25
1.2%		 24
1%
Independent 42
2.0%
Total 2084

There was one spoiled ballot.

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  15. @coteau (2019-10-23). "Thanks, @Sheila_Copps" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  16. @coteau (2019-09-09). "I'm honoured to have the support of former Minister of Agriculture and Huron—Bruce MPP Carol Mitchell, one of our party's strongest and most experienced advocates for rural Ontario" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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  18. @coteau (2019-10-24). "This is a great honour. Thank you, Mr Nixon, for your support, wisdom and guidance" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  19. @coteau (2019-06-25). "So delighted to have the support of the Liberal MP for Scarborough North, @Shaun_Chen!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  20. @coteau (2019-06-27). "I've been good friends with MP @GregFergus since we met when he was President of the @ylc_jlc. Your endorsement means a lot! Thank you" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  21. @coteau (2019-06-26). "In other news, I'm thrilled to have the support of my good friend Adam Vaughan as we continue on this journey. Together, we're fighting to make sure every person in #Ontario can reach their full potential" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  22. @coteau (2019-08-12). "Honoured to have the support of my good friend, and the former @liberal_party Minister of Transportation & MP for Don Valley East, David Collenette!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  23. @coteau (2019-11-16). "Michael has put front & centre the ideas of values, trust & specific measures to improve governance....He has a detailed plan for making change to restore faith in the party as well as provincial politics" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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  29. @StevenDelDuca (2019-11-12). "Our former member for Newmarket-Aurora, @ChrisSBallard. Chris was our Minister of the Environment and I'm grateful for his support" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  30. @StevenDelDuca (2019-11-12). "Our former member for Sudbury, Rick Bartolucci, who was Minister of Northern Development and Mines. It was great to be back in Sudbury last week to chat about the Fall Economic Statement and how it failed Northern Ontario. Rick, thank you for your help" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  31. @StevenDelDuca (2020-01-20). ""Steven has shown strength of character. He is a hard worker, dependable & resilient. He understands that a vibrant francophone community is necessary for a strong Ontario. For all those reasons and more I am proud to support Steven!"" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  32. @StevenDelDuca (2019-11-08). "Great to have support from @DonnaCansfield! Thank-you for supporting me, my friend" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  33. @StevenDelDuca (2019-11-12). "Our former member for Markham-Unionville, @Michael_KC_Chan, truly a wonderful champion for Markham and for all of Ontario! Thank you Michael" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  34. @StevenDelDuca (2019-11-12). "Our former member for Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, @GrantCrack. Grant is incredibly hard-working and was a great voice for his community. Thank you Grant" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  35. @StevenDelDuca (2019-11-12). "Our former member for Mississauga East-Cooksville, @DipikaDamerla. Dipika was our Minister for Seniors Affairs and it's great to see her back in action at City Hall in Mississauga" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  36. @StevenDelDuca (2019-11-12). "Our former member for Mississauga-Streetsville, @BobDelaneyPeel. Bob was a strong voice, for Streetsville, served as our Chief Government Whip. Bob, thanks for your support" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  37. ^ @StevenDelDuca (2019-07-04). "No one person will get be able to get Ontario back on track. It'll take a passionate, dedicated team from all walks of life and every corner of the province" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  38. @StevenDelDuca (2020-01-20). "I can say with certainty that Steven is the best choice for leader. His commitment to supporting PLAs and candidates to set them up for success and his comprehensive plan to reverse Doug Ford's cuts will bring ON back to a place we can be proud of once again" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  39. @StevenDelDuca (2020-02-14). "Working with Steven at Queen's Park, I got to know him as someone deeply committed to the Liberal cause and invested in doing everything he could to make even the tiniest difference in the lives of the people he represented" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  40. @StevenDelDuca (2019-11-12). "Our former member for Barrie, @AnnHoggarth4BI. Ann was a critical voice for Simcoe region and has always stood up for education. Together we'll reverse Ford's disastrous cuts to schools in Barrie and beyond. Thank you Ann" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  41. @DrEricHoskins (2020-02-18). "I am supporting Steven Del Duca for Ontario Liberal leader. Steven is a strong, progressive leader with a proven track record of working hard for Ontarians" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  42. @StevenDelDuca (2019-11-12). "Our former member for Kingston and the Islands, @SophieKiwala. Sophie has been working hard to rebuild @OntLiberal in Kingston, she's someone who understands we need grassroots support and organization to win in 2022. Thank you for your support, Sophie" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  43. @StevenDelDuca (2019-11-12). "Our former member for Peterborough, Jeff Leal. Jeff has been an extraordinary voice for rural Ontario and was our Minister of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs. Jeff, thank you for being there for rural Ontario and thank you for standing with me" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  44. @StevenDelDuca (2019-06-27). "I'm delighted to be joined by so many on this mission as we work together to defeat Doug Ford" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  45. @StevenDelDuca (2019-11-12). "Our former member for Brampton-Springdale, Harinder Malhi. Harinder was our Minister for the Status of Women and is a fierce advocate for Brampton. Thank you for your support, Harinder" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  46. @StevenDelDuca (2019-11-12). "Our former member for Mississauga-Brampton South, @AmritMangat_. Amrit represented Peel region extremely well. She's someone you can rely on to fight hard for the things that matter. Thank you Amrit" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  47. @StevenDelDuca (2019-11-12). "Our former member for Richmond Hill, @rezamoridi. Reza was our Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities and Research, Innovation and Science. Reza, together we will bring back fairness to PSE in Ontario and make science a priority. Thank you for your support" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  48. @StevenDelDuca (2019-11-12). "Every day more Ontarians join our team. Today, I'm pleased to announce the support of my friend @DavidOrazietti, a true voice for Northern Ontario. To date I've received the support of 23 former caucus members," (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  49. @StevenDelDuca (2020-02-05). ""I've been watching the @OntLiberal leadership race closely for the and I am confident that Steven is the best choice to make sure our party is healthy and competitive in every region of ON ahead of 2022. I encourage you to stand with me and support Steven."" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  50. @StevenDelDuca (2019-11-12). "Last but not least, it's great to end the day with another friend who's joined the team, Khalil Ramal. Khalil is the 23rd former caucus member to endorse me and I'm very proud to have him on my team. He was an excellent voice for London-Fanshawe, Khalil, thank you!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  51. @StevenDelDuca (2019-11-12). "Our former member for Northumberland-Quinte West, @LouRinaldiNPS. Lou has been a longtime voice for his own community and all of rural Ontario. Lou, thank you for trusting me with your support" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  52. @StevenDelDuca (2019-12-06). "It's wonderful to have the support of my friend Liz Sandals!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  53. @StevenDelDuca (2019-11-12). "Our former member for York West, @MarioSergioMPP. Mario was our Minister Responsible for Seniors and a staunch advocate for North York. He saw the damage caused by Mike Harris first hand. Together, we will put a stop to Harris-Ford cuts, thank you for your support, Mario" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  54. @StevenDelDuca (2019-11-12). "Our former member for Toronto Centre, @G_Smitherman. George was our Deputy Premier and his lengthy service to our party and province has been exemplary" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  55. @StevenDelDuca (2020-02-06). "I had the pleasure to see Steven in action for a number of years at Queen's Park and as an MPP and Cabinet minister. At this critical juncture we need to rebuild and position the party to win the next elxn. This will require hard work and unwavering commitment" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  56. @StevenDelDuca (2020-01-23). "Why am I supporting Steven Del Duca? He's smart, hard-working, and passionate about serving Ontario — I have witnessed this first hand. As the next leader of the Ontario Liberals, Steven has a real plan to rebuild the province" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  57. @StevenDelDuca (2020-02-10). "I believe that Steven has the skills and experience that will enable him to hit the ground running immediately following the convention, and I'm very happy to support him enthusiastically" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  58. @StevenDelDuca (2020-01-11). "In working with Steven in my time as a municipal leader and now as an MP, I have gotten to know him as someone who was thoughtful, hard-working and willing to listen and learn from those around him. I can't think of better qualities to find in a leader than those" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  59. @StevenDelDuca (2019-11-02). "Thrilled to have the support of my friend and re-elected MP for Glengarry—Prescott—Russell, @Francis_Drouin!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  60. @StevenDelDuca (2020-12-23). "Steven has a plan to make life better for people in all communities across the province like the one I'm proud to serve. As we rebuild our party, Steven is the leader who can get us back on track so we're election-ready in 2022" (Tweet) – via Twitter. {{Cite tweet}}: |date= / |number= mismatch (help)
  61. ^ @StevenDelDuca (2019-08-02). "Doug Ford has to go and a modernized, rebuilt OLP will get our province back on track. No one person will be able to do this alone!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  62. @StevenDelDuca (2019-11-25). "Our campaign has been growing day by day. I'm proud to announce my 200th endorser is @HelenaJaczek. It's great to be supported by one of my former colleagues who is now doing important work in Ottawa" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  63. @StevenDelDuca (2020-01-13). "The next leader of @OntLiberal needs to be willing to do the hard work it takes to rebuild a party from the grass roots. That leader needs to take the feedback from the grass roots - the people of Ontario - and build a vision that will unite and motivate Ontarians" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  64. @StevenDelDuca (2020-02-07). "I am delighted to be supporting Steven. I have seen, first-hand, how hard he's worked throughout this campaign. He has the drive and determination needed to rebuild the Party, and I know that his ideas will resonate in every region of ON" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  65. @StevenDelDuca (2019-12-06). "Excited to have @TimLouisKitCon on our team, thank you!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  66. @StevenDelDuca (2019-11-26). "Great to have @j_maloney on the team - thank you James. We have a lot of work to do in Etobicoke and I can't wait until we've painted Etobicoke Lakeshore, Centre and North red again!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  67. @StevenDelDuca (2019-12-07). "Thank you for your support @_BryanMay! Our team in Southwestern Ontario just got stronger. Wonderful to have you onboard" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  68. @StevenDelDuca (2019-11-23). "Proud to have the support of my friend @RajSaini4KitCen. Together we'll paint KW red again and elect a progressive provincial government" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  69. @StevenDelDuca (2019-11-18). "Our team in #Brampton is getting stronger. Thank you for joining our team @rubysahotalib!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  70. @StevenDelDuca (2019-11-21). "Great to have the support of my friend @rsangharamesh. Together we'll build the movement to defeat Doug Ford in 2022" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  71. @_DebSchulte (2019-08-21). "Happy to add my support to Steven Del Duca who really delivered for Ontario as Minister of Transportation" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  72. ^ @StevenDelDuca (2019-10-30). "Glad to count on the support of my friends Sam Bulte, Ahsanul Hafiz, Suman Roy and Nickel Belt's own @MarcSerreMP as I continue my campaign across Ontario" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  73. @StevenDelDuca (2019-12-10). "Great to have @JudySgroMP on the team! Thank you for your support, Judy. Our campaign gets stronger by the day" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  74. @StevenDelDuca (2019-12-09). "Thank you @MSidhuLiberal for your support - Our team in Brampton just got stronger!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  75. @StevenDelDuca (2020-02-03). ""Steven is one of the hardest working Liberals I have ever worked w/. Together, we'll defeat Doug Ford and elect Liberals in Brampton once again! His proven work ethic and dedication to rebuilding the Ontario Liberal Party will ensure success."" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  76. ^ @StevenDelDuca (2019-10-31). "Proud to share the support of my friends @LucasBorchenko, @BobbieDaid, @alanhomarkham & MP @gagansikand!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  77. @StevenDelDuca (2020-02-13). "Steven has always been a tireless advocate for our city of Vaughan, York Region and the province of Ontario. Here in Vaughan, we can attribute Steven's advocacy to the 427 expansion, Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital and the new residential hospice" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  78. @StevenDelDuca (2020-01-26). "I am happy to support Steven for leader. He is a proven leader and has the experience we need to rebuild the party into one that is ready to defeat Doug Ford in the next election. I am excited to join his team and hope you will too" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  79. @StevenDelDuca (2019-12-17). "Every day we're adding new supporters to the team - today it's Colleen Beaumier the former MP for Brampton West! It's humbling to have the support of many parliamentarians and former parliamentarians" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  80. @StevenDelDuca (2020-01-31). ""Steven's commitment to re-connecting with Liberals across the province proves his commitment to listening to the grassroots of our party.. He is the right choice to lead the Ontario Liberal Party and I am proud to stand with him." - @MikeBossio" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  81. @StevenDelDuca (2020-01-18). "Steven's commitment to engaging with the grassroots of @OntLiberal will ensure that the programs he puts forward will be in the best interest of all Ontarians and will create a strong, progressive Ontario we can all be proud of. I stand with Steven" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  82. @AllanMRock (2019-09-05). "Steven knows we are in the fight of our lives. I am proud to be his 150th endorser" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  83. @StevenDelDuca (2020-02-04). ""Steven's progressive bold ideas, his dedication to rebuilding the Ontario Liberal Party and his commitment to reconnecting with Liberals in every corner of the province is exactly what OLP needs to be in the best position to fight Doug Ford in 2022."" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  84. @StevenDelDuca (2020-01-15). "Rebuilding a party is no easy feat. It takes grit, courage and a determination to succeed. Steven Del Duca will become a leader who can bring us back to victory. I am proud to lend him my support and look forward to helping him defeat Doug Ford in 2022" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  85. @StevenDelDuca (2019-12-16). ""Je suis heureux d'offrir mon soutien à Steven Del Duca. Je suis convaincu qu'il écoutera les perspectives uniques de la francophonie en Ontario et sera un bon représentant pour tous les habitants de la province. Je suis fier de travailler avec lui pour reconstruire @OntLiberal."" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  86. @StevenDelDuca (2019-12-13). "Great to have the support of Denis Doyle, Mayor of Frontenac Islands! Yesterday, I unveiled Phase 1 of my plan for urban renewal. We need to give municipalities the tools & resources they need" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  87. @StevenDelDuca (2019-12-11). "Wonderful to announce the support of Kingston Councillor @WayneHill_YGK! Wayne - thank you. I know together we will paint Kingston and the Islands red again and deliver real support and powers for municipalities" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  88. @StevenDelDuca (2019-11-05). "I have always admired his work ethic, drive, passion and dedication to the people of Ontario and to the Ontario Liberal Party and I am proud to support his leadership bid" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  89. @StevenDelDuca (2019-11-25). "Wonderful to have the support of my friend @rorynisan - a strong voice for Burlington. Rory thank you for all your help so far, it's been wonderful to meet people from across the riding with you" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  90. @StevenDelDuca (2019-12-05). ""Great to have Lisa-Marie Wilson on our team! Lisa, thank you for your support, it's great to have so many strong voices from Barrie on our team."" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  91. @StevenDelDuca (2019-06-27). "I'm delighted to be joined by so many on this mission as we work together to defeat Doug Ford" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  92. @StevenDelDuca (2019-12-16). ""Steven is going to be a great leader of the Ontario Liberal Party. He has the experience and will get the party back on track so we have the money, the people and the plan ready to win the next Ontario election."" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  93. @StevenDelDuca (2019-11-28). "Great to have @jontsao on the team! Thanks for your support Jonathan. I know that working together we'll rebuild our party in every corner of Toronto" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  94. @tylerbanham (2019-06-08). "Proud to be part of the #OLPRebuild with my friend @StevenDelDuca. Lots of energy & hope at the #OLP AGM in Mississauga. Over a thousand Grits are working hard to make @fordnation's 1st term, his last term. Looking forward to campaigning for Steven for #OLP Leader! #onpoli" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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  96. @StevenDelDuca (2019-12-09). "Great to have Geoff Carpenter on the team! Have a look at who else is fighting with us by visiting http://stevendelduca.ca/endorsements" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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