Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath Steps Down as Tories Secure Majority

Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath Steps Down as Tories Secure Majority
Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath wipes a tear as she announces her resignation as party leader during her campaign event in Hamilton on June 2, 2022. The Canadian Press/Tara Walton
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Andrea Horwath is stepping down as leader of the Ontario New Democrats despite the party regaining Official Opposition status.

In an emotional speech, Horwath said it was time for her to pass the torch.