The Ontario Liberal Party is standing by the results of its nomination contest in Scarborough Southwest as losing candidate Nate Erskine-Smith met with his team to discuss next steps after raising concerns about the race.
On Saturday, Liberal members in the east Toronto riding chose businessman Ahsanul Hafiz as their next provincial candidate in a yet-to-be-announced by-election, beating Mr. Erskine-Smith in a close contest. The nomination was seen as a critical step in Mr. Erskine-Smith’s plan to run for leader of the Ontario Liberal party. He is currently a federal MP for the neighbouring riding of Beaches-East York.
I am lovin it. The pandering pol got what he deserved.
Nate Erskine-Smith urged to ‘prove it’ after casting doubt on nomination race
Leaving federal politics to make a bigger difference, and it was good to catch up with the Prime Minister as we head into an important weekend. pic.twitter.com/dbxAPT5ct8
— Nate Erskine-Smith (@NateForOntario) May 9, 2026
h/t Mauser
