Bonnie Crombie has pulled off one of the fastest climbs in Ontario politics — from a teenaged Young Liberal to mayor of Canada’s seventh-largest city, and then to leader of the Ontario Liberal Party. Her path has been anything but predictable, shaped by a tough upbringing and a knack for winning in tight races. Here’s a grounded look at her life, career, and what’s ahead.

Background note: Crombie grew up in a rooming house with her mother and grandparents, a fact she has cited as shaping her resilience.

Born: February 5, 1960 · Age: 64 · Party: Ontario Liberal Party · Current Role: Leader of the Ontario Liberal Party · Net Worth: Not publicly disclosed

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
  • Exact net worth not publicly disclosed
  • Salary figures for current role not confirmed
  • Whether she will win the 2026 provincial election
  • The exact circumstances of her father’s death are not fully confirmed
  • Whether she will return to public office after stepping down