Ontario Election Scheduled for February 27 After Parliament Dissolution
Premier Doug Ford has announced that the Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, has agreed to dissolve the 43rd Parliament of Ontario. This decision took effect at 4:00 p.m. on the day of the announcement. The dissolution sets the stage for a provincial election, which is scheduled for February 27.
The announcement was made in Toronto, where Premier Ford outlined the procedural steps leading to the upcoming election. The Lieutenant Governor's acceptance of the premier's advice marks the official commencement of the election period, during which Ontarians will prepare to elect their next provincial government.