2023 Ontario Liberal Party Leadership Election
Selecting our next Leader is central to setting the stage for a successful campaign that will end Doug Ford’s disastrous term in office. Join us as we work together to select Ontario’s next Premier.
Details
Following our membership’s decision to move to a direct voting system in March, the Ontario Liberal Party is excited to share details of what will be our most inclusive and accessible leadership process – ever.
- Party members will cast ranked ballots on Saturday, November 25, 2023 and Sunday, November 26, 2023.
- Voting will be available in-person for almost all constituency associations, student clubs, and women’s clubs, with a small number voting by mail.
- Ballot counting and the announcement of round-by-round results will take place on Saturday, December 2, 2023 with the OLP’s new leader announced the same day.
- The candidate registration deadline is Tuesday, September 5, 2023 with an entry fee of $100,000. Plus a refundable $25,000 deposit.
- The final date to join the Ontario Liberal Party, as a member of a constituency association or women’s club, and be eligible to vote in the leadership election, is Monday, September 11, 2023.
- The final date to join the Ontario Liberal Party, as a member of a student club, and be eligible to vote in the leadership election, is Tuesday, September 26, 2023.
- During the leadership election, the Party will also host at least five debates around the province. Dates and locations for these debates will be announced at a later date.
- Constitution of the Ontario Liberal Party
- Rules of Procedure for Leadership
- OYL Student Clubs for Leadership
- OWLC Women’s Clubs for Leadership
Questions & More Information
If you have questions about the 2023 Leadership process, want more information, or simply need assistance finding tools to navigate the leadership process, let us know! Contact the Party office at leadership@ontarioliberal.ca.
Media Inquiries
For more information about the leadership race, members of the media can contact communications@ontarioliberal.ca.
Stay tuned for more information!