. I want to win a majority, a large majority–Ford
As Ontario’s provincial election approaches on February 27, 2025, Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford is making a final push for an unprecedented third consecutive majority government. Campaigning in Windsor, Ford expressed his ambition to remain premier indefinitely, stating, “I just want to win. I want to win a majority, a large majority.” He emphasized that a strong Progressive Conservative victory would “send a message down to Donald Trump that we’re a force to be reckoned with.”
Recent polls indicate that Ford’s Progressive Conservatives maintain a commanding lead. A survey conducted by Nanos Research shows the PCs with a 15-point advantage over their rivals, with the Liberals gaining ground and the NDP also seeing an increase in support.
NDP Leader Marit Stiles is positioning her party as the genuine alternative to both the Progressive Conservatives and Liberals. Campaigning in Toronto-St. Paul’s riding, she stated, “We are the only party that would provide real change.” Stiles has focused on engaging with nurses in Niagara Falls and workers in Hamilton, aiming to maintain current NDP ridings and flip Conservative seats.
Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie has been visiting businesses and local campaigns in Mississauga, Oakville, and Hamilton. She is particularly focused on the Mississauga East-Cooksville riding, aiming to secure a seat in the legislature and boost her party’s presence.
As the election day nears, all party leaders are intensifying their efforts to sway voters. The outcome will determine whether Ford’s quest for an enduring premiership, Stiles’ promise of affordability and change, or Crombie’s push for a Liberal resurgence resonates most with Ontarians.