"Ontario's two largest opposition parties are grappling with dissension within their ranks, and experts say the work to unify their members and rebuild their parties will be difficult and could complicate their missions to defeat Doug Ford in the next provincial election. Both the Ontario New Democrats and Liberals emerged from party conventions this month with questions looming about their respective futures."
"NDP delegates gave official opposition leader Marit Stiles a tepid endorsement of 68 per cent in a vote last weekend, a disappointing result that has seen her shake up her circle of close advisors. And the weekend before, Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie said she would resign after achieving only 57 per cent support in a review. The party is now in the early stages of launching a race to replace her."
Both opposition parties in Ontario are experiencing internal dissension following recent conventions and leadership reviews. NDP delegates gave Marit Stiles a tepid 68 per cent endorsement, prompting changes among her close advisors. Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie announced her resignation after receiving only 57 per cent support and the party has begun a leadership race to find her replacement. Both parties performed poorly in the snap election: the Liberals finished second in the popular vote and gained four seats but remain third by seat count and Crombie lost her riding, while the NDP retained official opposition but lost popular vote share. These divisions may hinder coordination to oppose Premier Doug Ford.
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