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Originally Posted by 1overcosc
The Ontario PC Party managed to complete a leadership race in six weeks in 2018. I'm not saying it's a good idea, but it's possible.
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Yes, but in this case there is no requirement to govern, appoint ministers, write a speech from the throne, face a confidence vote, etc. There was also a leading candidate with a political machine already in place (Ford Nation). The previous leadership vote was in 2015, so party lists, etc. were reasonably up-to-date.
For the Liberals there is no presumptive candidate with a political machine (there is no Carney Nation, for example) and the new leader would have to appoint a cabinet, get ministers briefed, write a speech from the throne, etc. in a matter of days and would then immediately face a confidence vote. There hasn't been a convention since 2013. Lists, rules, riding associations, etc. are likely quite out of date.