Bonnie Crombie introduces the People’s Opposition

With 30% of the vote share and five new MPPs, the People’s Opposition is ready to hold Doug and his inner circle accountable through their new portfolios

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 21, 2025

TORONTO, ON — Today, Bonnie Crombie, Leader of Ontario’s Liberals released her caucus’ portfolios. “As the People’s Opposition, we are committed to representing the large percentage of Liberal voters at Queen’s Park. We were sent here to hold Doug and his inner circle to account. They can’t keep spending at historic levels with nothing to show for it but a crumbling health care system, and scandals. It’s time for an economically resilient Ontario.” said Crombie.

The roles are as follows:

Stephen Blais: Caucus Chair, Infrastructure & Municipal Affairs, Middle Class Prosperity, Government Services & Procurement & Red Tape Reduction

Stephanie Bowman: Deputy House Leader, Finance & Treasury Board, Interprovincial Trade, Tariffs & International Trade

Rob Cerjanec: Economic Development & Innovation, Tourism, Sport & Culture

Lucille Collard: House Leader, Attorney General, Francophone Affairs, French Language Education

Lee Fairclough: Hospitals, Mental Health, Addictions and Homelessness

John Fraser: Leader in the Legislature, Labour, Education

Andrea Hazell: Transportation, Small Business, Women

Ted Hsu: Energy, Agriculture, Rural Affairs, Natural Resources, Mining & Forestry

Karen McCrimmon: Public Safety, Cybersecurity & Crime Prevention, Solicitor General

Mary-Margaret McMahon: Environment & Climate, Emergency Management

Adil Shamji: Chief Whip, Housing, Primary Care, Urgent Care and Public Health, Indigenous Affairs

Stephanie Smyth: Deputy Whip, Ethics, Integrity & Accountability, Northern Affairs, Seniors & Accessibility

Jonathan Tsao: Citizenship & Immigration, Community, Social Services, Children & Youth

Tyler Watt: Training, Colleges & University, Long Term Care

 

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For media enquiries contact:

Bahoz Dara Aziz
Director of Communications, Ontario Liberal Caucus
Email: [email protected]

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