Nate Erskine-Smith rules out bid for provincial Liberal leadership, still considering run for city office

Outgoing Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith ruled out a run for leadership of the Ontario Liberal Party on Thursday, but said he is still considering a bid for municipal office.

The Star reported last week that Erskine-Smith, 42, had discussed the possibility of running for Toronto city council with Mayor Olivia Chow. He said the topic came up “in passing” but was not the focus of their conversation.

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