Ontario PC Chose Toronto Deputy Mayor as By-Election Candidate

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Deputy Mayor of Toronto, Doug Holyday, has been chosen as the Progressive Conservative candidate in an upcoming by-election, which is shaping out to be an interesting battle of the city hall titans in Etobicoke-Lakeshore. The official announcement declaring Mr. Holyday’s candidacy was made by Progressive Conservative Leader, Tim Hudak, on Thursday morning.

Soon after Mr. Hudak’s announcement, Holyday appeared in front of reporters at city hall and highlighted that change is needed at Queen’s Park. He mentioned that “I really feel strongly that we need a change at Queen’s Park and if people like myself who might be able to do something about it aren’t willing to step up and do it, then who is going to do it?” Upon inquiry about when did he make up his mind, Mr. Holyday replied that he pondered over the decision strongly after attending an executive committee meeting on Wednesday night. He explained that there were numerous factors that added up to his decision, including the gas plant scandal and Ontario’s debt level.

Mr. Hudak had reached out to Mr. Holyday last week, and this Thursday he stated that former Etobicoke mayor “commands tremendous respect.” Mr. Hudak pointed out that “he helped get the books back in balance at the city of Toronto and that’s the kind of talent we need at Queen’s Park.” The Liberals have already nominated Councillor Peter Milczyn in the riding earlier this week. The by-election is one of five slated for Aug. 1.