WHAT'S NEXT FOR ONTARIO?
The future of the province is coming into focus with a new leader for New Democrats in 2023.
Foundational principles of the contest include generating enthusiasm for the Ontario NDP, its ideas and principles; being positive, inclusive and accessible; and growing the membership of the party including prioritizing growth in equity-deserving communities.
IMPORTANT DATES
There's a lot that needs to happen before we can welcome our new Ontario NDP leader. Here are the important dates and deadlines you need to know.
Monday, July 18 – Campaign Period Begins
Sunday, November 13 – Leadership Event Series: Candidates Meet and Greet
Monday, December 5 – Candidate Nomination Deadline
Wednesday, December 14 – Leadership Event Series: Conversation with Marit Stiles
Wednesday, December 14 – Affiliate Registration Deadline
Tuesday, January 3 – Membership Sign-up Deadline
January - February 2023 –New Leadership Events to Be Announced
Saturday, January 28 – Voting opens for members in good standing
Saturday, February 4 – Ontario NDP Leadership Showcase and Announcement
FREQUENTLY-ASKED QUESTIONS
We've collected some of your most frequently-asked questions about the Ontario NDP leadership race here, including questions about the campaign period, memberships, the voting period, candidate requirements and more.
Have a question you don't see listed here? Please reach out to us and we'll do what we can to get it answered.
LEADERSHIP RULES
The detailed rules of the leadership contest are below:
For any questions, please contact the office of the Chief Electoral Officer at: ceo@ontariondp.ca