Conservative candidate Jamil Jivani won Monday's byelection in Ontario's Durham district, previously represented by former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole.
According to his biography on his election website, Jamil Jivani, a lawyer and political commentator, volunteers for several organizations that work to improve the situation of young people.
He received 57.4% of the vote, well ahead of his closest rival, Liberal Robert Rock.
The Liberal candidate received just over 22.5% of the vote. And the participation rate is 27.87%.
In his victory speech to Conservative supporters, Mr. Jivani attacked Justin Trudeau and the Liberal elite for betraying the working, middle and working classes of this country.
“I think the Conservative Party represents the values of the people of Durham: hard work, family, faith and freedom,” he said later in response to a reporter.
The conservative leader congratulated his candidate on the social network X (formerly Twitter), praising his common sense. “Together we will abolish taxes, build housing, balance the budget and put an end to crime,” he commented.
Erin O'Toole represented the riding of Durham from 2012 to 2023. He also served as Leader of the Official Opposition from August 2020 to February 2022.
The Toronto Suburban Riding includes the communities of Oshawa, Clarington and Scugog.