On the recommendation of the undersigned, the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, by and with the advice and concurrence of the Executive Council of Ontario, orders that:

Writs be issued for by-elections to be held in the Electoral Districts of Scarborough Southwest, York-Simcoe and Hamilton East-Stoney Creek rendered necessary because of the resignations of Doly Begum, Caroline Mulroney and Neil Lumsden, members for the said electoral districts,

  1. the day for the close of nominations and the grant of a poll where required shall be Thursday, August 20, 2026;
  2. the day for the taking of a poll shall be Thursday, September 3, 2026.

This order is made under section 9.1 of the Election Act.

Premier and President of the Council

Approved and Ordered: August 05, 2026