<img class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" src="https://images.blogto.com/articles/20250914-bonnie-crombie.jpg?w=1200&amp;cmd=resize_then_crop&amp;height=630&amp;quality=70&amp;format=jpeg" width="100%" /><p>Bonnie Crombie has announced she is stepping down as leader of the Ontario Liberal Party after narrowly surviving a leadership review vote with 57 per cent support from the party delegates.</p><p>Crombie, who was elected Ontario Liberal leader in Dec. 2023 after formerly serving as Mississauga Mayor, <a href="https://x.com/BonnieCrombie/status/1967336150630310231" target="_blank">issued a statement</a> on social media announcing her resignation on Sunday, stating that she intends to step down once a successor is chosen.</p><p>Crombie's complete statement can be read below.</p><p>"This weekend, we had the largest AGM in the history of our party. I could feel the energy everywhere. In our delegates, in the ideas from our members, and in the passion of Liberals from every corner of Ontario."</p><p>"I looked out at our audience today and thought about all the conversations I've had over the last few days. Passionate conversations. Hopeful conversations. Conversations with Ontario Liberals who see that the future of this province is bright and who are ready to make sure it happens with us in the driver's seat."<br /><br />"I want to do everything I can to ensure that opportunity is not impeded by any one person. This is more important than ego. This is more important than ambition. This is about the very thing that unites us all."</p><p>"I've spoken to my family, my colleagues, and the party executive. I wanted to be sure the party was ready to take on the significant challenge of putting on a leadership race and could draft a clear roadmap. They have assured me that the party is ready, and I am confident they can handle that task."</p><p>"Even though I received a majority of support from the delegates, I believe it is the best decision for the Ontario Liberal Party to facilitate an orderly transition towards a leadership vote. I have advised the party president of my decision to resign upon the selection of my successor."</p><p>"Thank you to the countless supporters, members, caucus, and staff who have joined me along this incredible journey. It has been the opportunity of a lifetime to serve as the Leader of the Ontario Liberal Party."</p><p>Ontario Premier Doug Ford was among the many to chime in on the departure, sharing <a href="https://x.com/fordnation/status/1967338278602092760" target="_blank">his own statement</a> on social media, wishing&nbsp;his political adversary the best in her future ventures.</p><p>"I want to thank&nbsp;Bonnie Crombie&nbsp;for her many years of public service as an MP, mayor and leader of the Ontario Liberal Party," wrote Ford.&nbsp;</p><p>"Politics demands a lot of personal sacrifice, including time away from family and loved ones. I want to wish Bonnie all the best in her next chapter."</p>