Ontario's PC party says it will organize two official leadership debates to choose a successor to interim leader Vic Fedeli.
The first debate will occur February 15th. It will be broadcast on TVO at 8 p.m. It will also be broadcast on social networks including Facebook, Youtube, and Twitter.
“Our membership verification process is consistent with our commitment to ensuring an open, democratic, and secure process as we select our next leader," said Fedeli. "As Interim Leader of the Ontario PC Party, I will continue to ensure our Party is in a strong position for the incoming leader. I look forward to continuing towards our shared goal of defeating Kathleen Wynne and the Liberals and bringing the change Ontario families need.”
It's hoped an online, two-stage verification process will ensure all eligible members can select the next leader in a secure, open and transparent manner.
PC members will receive a unique verification number in the mail, where they will be directed to verify their membership information on record, including by secure uploading of identification documents.
Independent third-parties will be responsible for processing votes, and securely maintaining personal information.
Key Dates:
- February 15th – Leadership Debate
- February 16th – Membership cut-off
- February 20th (approximately) – Unique verification number mailed to Ontario PC members
- March 2nd – March 8th – Voting period
- March 10th – Leadership Convention
