Winners and losers on election results
“A new day has dawned in Ontario: a day of opportunity, a day of prosperity and a day of growth. We’re going to turn this province around. We will make sure Ontario is the greatest place on earth to live, to do business and to raise a family. And we will make Ontario once again the engine of Canada.” — Premierelect Doug Ford
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“This is not a concession speech — I conceded days ago. This is my chance to say thank you for allowing me to be premier, allowing me to connect with so many of you the last five years.” — Kathleen Wynne, Liberal leader and former premier
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“Today, the people of Ontario have elected a new Progressive Conservative government, putting an end to 15 years of Liberal mismanagement. On behalf of the Conservative Party of Canada, I offer my sincere congratulations to the next Premier of Ontario, Doug Ford, and his new team of incoming Progressive Conservative MPPs.” — Andrew Scheer, federal Conservative leader, on Facebook
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“Ontario has voted, and I extend my congratulations to the new Premier, Doug Ford, on tonight’s results ... I’m so proud of the entire @OntarioNDP team, caucus, volunteers & campaign staff who poured their hearts into this campaign. Thank you for believing that a better future is possible.” — Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh on Twitter, whose brother was also elected to the legislature
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“Just remember that triumph and despair are both impostors.” — Former NDP premier Bob Rae, on Twitter
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“Congratulations to Premier @fordnation and the entire @OntarioPCParty, including many of my former colleagues. Tomorrow is a new day for Ontario. We all look forward to a stronger and more prosperous province under Doug’s leadership of this new government.” — Former prime minister Stephen Harper