Ontario is gearing up for a snap provincial election scheduled for February 27, 2025. Premier Doug Ford called for this early election in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed 25% tariff on Canadian imports, aiming to secure a strong mandate to address the potential economic impact on the province.

In the Richmond Hill and Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill ridings, the major political parties have nominated the following candidates:

Richmond Hill:

• Progressive Conservative Party (PC): Daisy Wai (Incumbent)
• Ontario Liberal Party: Roozbeh Farhadi
• Ontario New Democratic Party (NDP): Raymond Bhushan
• Green Party of Ontario: Alison Lam

Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill:

• Progressive Conservative Party (PC): Michael Parsa (Incumbent)
• Ontario Liberal Party: Jason Cherniak
• Ontario New Democratic Party (NDP): Naila Saeed
• New Blue Party of Ontario: Rosaria Wiseman

These candidates represent the major political parties contesting in the upcoming election. Voters are encouraged to familiarize themselves with each candidate’s platform to make an informed decision on election day.