Matt Richter, Ontario Green’s Deputy Leader and candidate for Parry Sound-Muskoka, has announced he will dedicate himself to full-time campaigning ahead of the next provincial election.

Richter, who believes the current government has taken the riding for granted, is committed to engaging with voters, businesses, and community groups to better represent local needs.

His decision comes as speculation about an early election grows. Richter, critical of the Ford government’s spending priorities, is bringing back his 2022 Campaign Manager, Maureen Balsillie, to lead the effort.

Balsillie, who has run successful campaigns across Canada, says she is confident that Richter is poised to win the riding’s first Green seat.