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Doly Begum Resigns NDP to Run for Liberal Seat

2/3/2026

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Doly Begum, former deputy leader of the Ontario NDP, has resigned to run as the federal Liberal candidate in Scarborough Southwest.
She will succeed Bill Blair, who is stepping down to become Canada’s High Commissioner to the UK.
Liberal national president Sachit Mehra commended her public service record.
Begum's departure will trigger a provincial election to fill her seat in the Ontario legislature.

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Doly Begum, former deputy leader of the Ontario NDP, has resigned to run as the federal Liberal candidate in Scarborough Southwest.
She will succeed Bill Blair, who is stepping down to become Canada’s High Commissioner to the UK.
Liberal national president Sachit Mehra commended her public service record.
Begum's departure will trigger a provincial election to fill her seat in the Ontario legislature.