St. Paul's by-election is on
August 19, 2009
Tanya Talaga
Toronto Star
Queen's Park Bureau
The election in the key downtown riding of St. Paul's is now officially on.
The race to fill the seat vacated by former Liberal economic development minister Michael Bryant was announced late this afternoon by the premier's office.
Premier Dalton McGuinty told reporters in Peterborough today he was reluctant to call an election in the summer but he now feels he has given all parties sufficient time to get ready. Voting day is Sept. 17.
"As a matter of fairness I think we have given all the parties the opportunity now, adequate time to get a candidate ready," McGuinty said. He was in Peterborough to attend a provincial Cabinet meeting and announce the expansion of Highway 7 from two lanes to five from Drummond Line to Highway 28 east of Peterborough.
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