Template:42nd Ontario Legislature membership changes

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Changes in seats held (2018–2022)
Seat Date Member Reason Previous Party Party After
Simcoe—Grey November 2, 2018[1] Jim Wilson Resigned from caucus after allegations of sexual misconduct.  PC  Independent
Glengarry—Prescott—Russell November 29, 2018[2] Amanda Simard Resigned from caucus after opposing the government's cuts to francophone services.  PC  Independent
Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston February 20, 2019[3][4] Randy Hillier Removed from caucus after allegedly making disrespectful comments to parents of children with autism.  PC  Independent
Ottawa—Vanier July 31, 2019[5] Nathalie Des Rosiers Resigned from the legislature to accept position at Massey College of the University of Toronto.  Liberal Vacant
Orléans September 20, 2019[6] Marie-France Lalonde Resigned from the legislature to run in the federal election for its equivalent seat.  Liberal Vacant
Glengarry—Prescott—Russell January 16, 2020[7] Amanda Simard Joined the Liberal Party.  Independent  Liberal
Ottawa—Vanier February 27, 2020[8] Lucille Collard Won by-election. Vacant  Liberal
Orléans February 27, 2020[8] Stephen Blais Won by-election. Vacant  Liberal
Cambridge July 21, 2020[9] Belinda Karahalios Removed from caucus after voting against Bill 195.  PC  Independent
York Centre January 15, 2021[10] Roman Baber Removed from caucus after opposing COVID lockdown.  PC  Independent
Cambridge January 18, 2021 Belinda Karahalios Joined the New Blue Party.  Independent  New Blue
Don Valley East August 17, 2021 Michael Coteau Resigned from the legislature to run in the federal election for its equivalent seat.  Liberal Vacant
Chatham-Kent-Leamington August 19, 2021 [11] Rick Nicholls Removed from caucus after refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19.  PC  Independent
Durham October 22, 2021 [12] Lindsey Park Resigned from caucus following party accusations that she had misrepresented her COVID-19 vaccine status.  PC  Independent
Chatham-Kent-Leamington December 22, 2021 Rick Nicholls Joined the Ontario Party  Independent  Ontario Party
Ajax February 2, 2022[13][14] Rod Phillips Resigned from the legislature to return to the private sector.  PC Vacant
Elgin—Middlesex—London February 28, 2022[15][16] Jeff Yurek Resigned from the legislature to retire from politics.  PC Vacant
Hamilton East—Stoney Creek March 17, 2022[17] Paul Miller Removed from caucus during vetting process for re-election for having joined an Islamophobic Facebook group.  New Democratic  Independent
Brampton North April 22, 2022[18] Kevin Yarde Resigned from caucus after losing nomination contest for re-election.  New Democratic  Independent
  1. ^ Goodfield, Kayla (November 7, 2018). "Ford confirms PC MPP Jim Wilson resigned over sexual misconduct allegation". CP24. Retrieved November 7, 2018.
  2. ^ "MPP Amanda Simard leaving PCs, will sit as an independent". CBC News. November 29, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  3. ^ "MPP Randy Hillier suspended from Ontario PC caucus after autism debate". CBC News. February 20, 2019. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
  4. ^ Travis Dhanraj (12 March 2019). "Suspended MPP Randy Hillier hits back at Doug Ford government in letter, cites 'childish grievances'". Global News. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
  5. ^ "Liberal MPP Nathalie Des Rosiers officially resigns". Ottawa Citizen. July 31, 2019. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
  6. ^ Pfeffer, Amanda. "Lalonde wins Orléans nomination as voters say they were turned away". Retrieved 22 July 2020.
  7. ^ "Ex-PC MPP Amanda Simard joins Ontario Liberals". CBC News. January 16, 2020. Retrieved January 16, 2020.
  8. ^ a b "Ontario Liberals win provincial byelections in Ottawa-Vanier, Orléans". Global News. February 28, 2020. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  9. ^ Sharkie, Jackey (21 July 2020). "Cambridge MPP Belinda Karahalios booted from PC caucus after voting against COVID-19 emergency bill". CBC News. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
  10. ^ "Premier Ford ejects MPP Roman Baber after speaking out against lockdown". torontosun. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
  11. ^ Aguilar, Bryann (19 August 2021). "MPP Rick Nicholls booted from Ontario PC caucus after refusing to get COVID-19 vaccine". CP24. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
  12. ^ Ferguson, Rob; Benzie, Robert (22 October 2021). "Progressive Conservative MPP who 'misrepresented' her COVID-19 vaccination status resigns from caucus". The Toronto Star.
  13. ^ "Rod Phillips". Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
  14. ^ Fox, Chris (January 14, 2022). "Ajax MPP Rod Phillips says he will not seek re-election; Calandra to replace him as LTC minister". CP24. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
  15. ^ "Jeff Yurek". Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
  16. ^ Trevithick, Matthew (January 7, 2022). "Jeff Yurek to resign, not seek 4th term as MPP for Elgin-Middlesex-London - London". Global News. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
  17. ^ "Ontario NDP says ejected member was in Islamophobic Facebook group". Toronto. 2022-03-23. Retrieved 2022-03-24.
  18. ^ "Brampton NDP MPP leaves caucus to sit as independent after losing nomination contest". CBC News. Toronto ON: The Canadian Press. 22 April 2022. Retrieved 23 April 2022.