Peter Tabuns
Canadian politician (born 1951) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Peter Charles Tabuns MPP (born October 3, 1951) is a Canadian politician who served as the interim leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party and the leader of the Opposition from 2022 to 2023. He is a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, first elected in a 2006 by-election to represent the riding of Toronto—Danforth.
Peter Tabuns | |
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Leader of the Opposition in Ontario | |
In office June 28, 2022 – February 4, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Andrea Horwath |
Succeeded by | Marit Stiles |
Interim leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party | |
In office June 28, 2022 – February 4, 2023 | |
Deputy | Sol Mamakwa Doly Begum |
Preceded by | Andrea Horwath |
Succeeded by | Marit Stiles |
Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament for Toronto—Danforth | |
Assumed office March 30, 2006 | |
Preceded by | Marilyn Churley |
Personal details | |
Born | Peter Charles Tabuns (1951-10-03) October 3, 1951 (age 72) London, Ontario, Canada |
Political party | New Democratic |
Spouse | Shawn Kerwin |
Children | 1 |
Residence(s) | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
In 2009, he entered the party leadership convention but lost to Andrea Horwath. Following Horwath's resignation as leader after the 2022 Ontario general election, the Ontario New Democratic Party caucus unanimously recommended Tabuns' selection as the Ontario NDP's interim leader. His appointment was confirmed by the party's provincial council on June 28, 2022.[1][2] He served until the election of his successor, Marit Stiles, following the leadership election.