The contest has become a crucial test for Nate Erskine-Smith, the Beaches–East York MP seeking to pivot into provincial politics and potentially position himself for a future Ontario Liberal leadership bid. So far Nate has refused to say whether he would give up his ambition if he fails to win today’s nomination.

Candidates have until July 31 to enter the race. Voting will take place online from Nov. 9 to 20 using a ranked ballot system, with the winner set to be announced Nov. 21.

“I decided to get involved in politics because I’ve seen people fall through cracks,” Shaban says as she walks between houses. “I myself have had a very tough immigration journey.”

Asked directly whether American officials or members of her own government told her that efforts to penalize Stellantis for failing to honour employment commitments were undermining negotiations with Washington, Joly responded: “First, no.”

The Ministry of the Solicitor General said upcoming legislation would amend the Police Record Checks Reform Act, 2015 to allow designated police services to process vulnerable sector checks for applicants who live outside their local jurisdiction.

With the Ontario Liberals heading into a closely watched nomination contest in Scarborough Southwest, the federal MP and leadership contender is projecting confidence and brushing aside concerns about internal party dynamics and questions over his local roots.

At the centre of the race is Nate Erskine-Smith, whose bid has high-stakes on the party’s direction and its next leader.

But in the final days of organizing, his rivals have coalesced around a simple goal: stop him.