Parties & Leadership
Ontario's political parties, their leaders, and where they stand in the 44th Parliament.
Current Seat Composition
Seat distribution: Progressive Conservative: 79 seats, NDP: 27 seats, Liberal: 14 seats, Independent: 2 seats, Green: 2 seats. Total: 124 seats.124 total seats · 62 needed for a majority
Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario
The Progressive Conservatives hold a strong majority in the 44th Parliament with 80 of 124 seats. Under Doug Ford, the party has focused on infrastructure spending, housing development, and economic growth. The PCs won their historic third consecutive majority in the February 2025 snap election.
Ontario New Democratic Party
The NDP serves as the Official Opposition in the 44th Parliament with 27 seats. Under Marit Stiles, the party has focused on healthcare, affordability, and workers' rights. The party has been critical of the government's infrastructure spending priorities and environmental record.
Ontario Liberal Party
The Liberals are rebuilding as the third party in the 44th Parliament with 14 seats. The party is in a transition period under interim leader John Fraser while it prepares for a leadership election on November 21, 2026. The Liberals are positioning themselves as a centrist alternative focused on education, healthcare, and fiscal responsibility.
Green Party of Ontario
The Green Party holds two seats in the 44th Parliament, its strongest showing in Ontario history. Under Mike Schreiner, the party has established itself as a consistent voice on environmental policy, climate action, and sustainable development in the legislature.
Key Cabinet Ministers
44th Parliament, Government of Ontario
Doug Ford
Premier
Etobicoke North
Sylvia Jones
Deputy Premier & Minister of Health
Dufferin-Caledon
Peter Bethlenfalvy
Minister of Finance
Pickering-Uxbridge
Paul Calandra
Minister of Education
Markham-Stouffville
Rob Flack
Minister of Housing
Elgin-Middlesex-London
Stephen Lecce
Minister of Energy
King-Vaughan
Doug Downey
Attorney General
Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte
Opposition Leaders
Leaders of the parties not forming government
Key Dates
Upcoming leadership and party events
Ontario Liberal Leadership Election
November 21, 2026 · Permanent leader to replace interim leader John Fraser