When was tim hudak elected

Report an error. Journalistic Standards. About The Star. More News. To be sure, most Ontarians will remember Hudak for his election promise to eliminate , positions in the broader public sector, which many observers think cost him a potential victory. But not me. Instead, my lasting memory of Hudak will be the guy who almost broke down at the end of our interview on The Agenda earlier this year see below , as he recounted how much time he missed with his older daughter, because of his commitments as leader of the Ontario PCs.

A native of Hamilton, Ont. Comments X. View the discussion thread. I always thought there were three Tim Hudaks. Our journalism depends on you. Instead, he finds himself clearing the way for someone else to lead the Opposition — a job that usually doubles as an audition for the position of premier.

With the writing on the wall, Hudak was quick to declare his intentions on the night of the June 12 Ontario election: He would be stepping down as leader. On the Monday after the election, Hudak emerged from a lengthy caucus meeting to say there would be a new leader in the "near future. Hudak grew up in Fort Erie, Ont. The son of a principal and a school teacher earned two degrees — an undergraduate degree from Western University in London, Ont.

In his 20s, he worked as a customs officer on the bridge in his hometown. That was the election that brought Mike Harris to power, as the Tories won their first of two straight majorities. Report an error. Skip to main content.

Keith Leslie. The Canadian Press.