Fords PC Party to begin nominations in coming weeks with early election looming [Video]

Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservative Party will begin nominating candidates in a matter of weeks, including sitting ministers who plan to run again, marking the latest sign Ontario is heading toward an early election call.

Energy Minister Stephen Lecce and Agriculture Minister Rob Flack were among the PC MPPs to confirm they would run again in an upcoming election when asked by Global News, with both expecting to be nominated within weeks.

“I look forward to being nominated in the fall and I refer you to the party for details on that process,” Lecce said, while Flack said he expected his nomination to be confirmed in October.

“We are ready, we’re excited, but our focus today is governing… we’re focused on delivering affordable energy, keeping taxes low, standing up against the carbon tax. That’s actually what motivates all of us every day.”

Ontario Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner said the flutter …