Senators: Former municipal politicians: Nominated candidates: Other prominent individuals: (1) Diane Suski (Ontario PC Regional Vice President, Northern Ontario), Organizations: Media: Declined Stella Ambler, former MP for Mississauga South (2011–2015) Peter Bethlenfalvy, former businessman and PC candidate in Pickering—Uxbridge. Endorsed Christine Elliott. John Baird, former federal foreign minister and MP (Ottawa West—Nepean 2006–2015) and a former provincial cabinet minister and MPP (Nepean 1995–1999, Nepean—Carleton 1999–2005) Steve Clark, Co-Deputy Leader and MPP for Leeds—Grenville (2010–present). Not endorsing any candidate. Tony Clement, former federal and provincial cabinet minister, MP for Parry Sound—Muskoka (2006–present), former MPP for Brampton South (1995–1999) and Brampton West—Mississauga (1999–2003) Endorsed Caroline Mulroney. Sylvia Jones, Co-Deputy Leader and MPP for Dufferin—Caledon (2007–present). Not endorsing any candidate. Jim Karahalios, corporate lawyer and founder of activist groups "Axe The Carbon Tax" and "Take Back Our PC Party". Was sued by the PC party but the case was dismissed. Frank Klees, former provincial minister and MPP (York—Mackenzie 1995–1999, Oak Ridges 1999–2007, Newmarket—Aurora 2007–2014), former leadership candidate (2004 & 2009). Supports Doug Ford. Sue-Ann Levy, Toronto Sun columnist and 2009 PC by-election candidate in St. Paul's. Lisa MacLeod, Finance Critic, Treasury Board Critic and MPP for Nepean—Carleton (2006–present) Not endorsing any candidate. Monte McNaughton, Critic for Economic Development, Employment & Growth and MPP for Lambton—Kent—Middlesex (2011–present) Endorsed Caroline Mulroney. Alex Nuttall, MP for Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte (2015–present). Endorsed Patrick Brown then Christine Elliott. Kevin O'Leary, Businessman, Reality TV Host, and former candidate for leadership for the Conservative Party of Canada. Erin O'Toole, former federal Veterans' Affairs Minister and MP for Durham (2012–present), former federal Conservative leadership candidate (2017). Endorsed Christine Elliott. Jordan Peterson, University of Toronto psychology professor, author, and social commentator. Rod Phillips, former president of Postmedia, former head of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, former head of CivicAction and current PC candidate in Ajax. Endorsed Caroline Mulroney. Lisa Raitt, Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada (2017–present), MP for Milton (2008–present), and former federal cabinet minister. Endorsed Caroline Mulroney. Ross Romano, Critic for Northern Ontario Jobs and the Ring of Fire, MPP for Sault Ste. Marie (2017–present). Endorsed Patrick Brown then Christine Elliot. Todd Smith, Energy Critic and MPP for Prince Edward—Hastings (2011–present). Endorsed Christine Elliott. John Tory, Mayor of Toronto (2014–present), former Ontario PC leader (2004–2009), former Opposition Leader (2005–2007) and former MPP for Dufferin—Peel—Wellington—Grey (2005–2007). Opinion polling Progressive Conservative members only Progressive Conservative supporters only All Ontarians Results By