In the Thick of It: Unpacking the 2022 Ontario Provincial Election

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: In the Thick of It: Unpacking the 2022 Ontario Provincial Election Ontario’s 2018 election altered the province’s political landscape: Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives swept into power with a majority government, Andrea Horwath’s New Democrats became the Official Opposition, the Green Party won a seat for the first time in its history, and the Ontario Liberals were reduced to seven seats – the worst result in the Party’s history. The ensuing four years featured a battle against a global pandemic, the exposure of the province’s fragile public health system, as well as increased concerns about the rising cost of living. Climate change, investments in infrastructure and transportation, federal-provincial relations also featured during the PCs majority mandate. As we approach the June 2 provincial election date, Ontario’s political parties will try to convince voters they have solutions to address these and future challenges. How will Ontarians respond? Join us as veteran political strategists and pollsters provide insights on what we can expect during the 2022 Ontario election. How is each campaign strategizing to connect with voters and what issues do Ontarians care about? Will Ford’s Ontario PCs be able to move beyond covid concerns and focus on the economic recovery? Can Andrea Horwath and the NDP find a message that resonates with voters? Will Steven Del Duca reverse the Ontario Liberal’s 2018 election results? A brief polling session will kick off the event with David Coletto from Abacus Data. Followed by a political panel moderated by Martin Regg Cohn (Toronto Star) featuring: - Colin MacDonald (Navigator Limited) - Dennis Matthews (Creative Currency) - Kim Wright (Wright Strategies) Click here to download David Coletto's presentation. *The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.* *Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*