Sources close to the campaign told the Star that the rookie MPP faced a cash crunch against better-funded opponents.
MPP Rob Cerjanec is dropping out of the Nov. 21 Ontario Liberal leadership race.
Cerjanec, who won the Ajax riding in 2025, announced Sunday that he had made “the difficult decision to suspend” his leadership campaign.
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TORONTO - The race to become the next leader of the Ontario Liberal Party is narrowing, as one contestant has decided to bow out.
Cerjanec officially enters the Nov. 21 race to lead the Ontario Liberal party — and is the second with a seat in the legislature.
TORONTO - Ontario Liberal caucus member Rob Cerjanec has tossed his hat into the party’s leadership race.
Despite their rivalry, the candidates share common challenges, Martin Regg Cohn writes.
The contest is shaping up to be a face-off between one major challenger and the perceived front-runner, Martin Regg Cohn writes.
Toronto's Stephanie Bowman sees an opening in the race; now "the main thing is the money."
