Sarnia-Lambton Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) Bob Bailey has been acclaimed as the Progressive Conservative candidate in the next provincial general election.
Bailey was first elected to serve as MPP in 2007.
In a news release, Party Leader and Premier Doug Ford said Bailey has been a tireless advocate for Sarnia-Lambton, delivering results that improve the lives of residents.
"Bob Bailey is a dedicated champion for Sarnia-Lambton, and his commitment to the community speaks for itself," said Ford. "From renovating Bluewater Health’s Petrolia emergency department to cutting the gas tax and supporting workers through critical training programs, Bob is delivering real results. I’m proud to have him on our team as we keep building a stronger Ontario."
Bailey is also credited with helping to secure significant investments to expand high-speed internet, upgrade critical infrastructure like the Bright’s Grove Water Treatment Plant, improve access to healthcare, and support housing growth across the region.
Bailey said he'll continue to focus on lowering costs for families, investing in infrastructure projects that create jobs, and strengthening local healthcare and emergency services.
"Representing the people of Sarnia-Lambton is the honour of a lifetime," said Bailey. "From improving local healthcare and upgrading infrastructure to keeping costs down for families, I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together. But there’s still more work to do. I’ll keep fighting every day to make life better for the hardworking people of our community and to build a brighter, more prosperous future for Sarnia-Lambton and all of Ontario."
Currently, Bailey is Parliamentary Assistant to both the Minister of Colleges and Universities, and the Minister of Infrastructure (Legislative Affairs).
He's also on the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs as well as the Standing Committee on Social Policy.
The 44th Ontario general election is tentatively scheduled to be held on June 4, 2026.