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Green Leader Mike Schreiner is speaking now at party headquarters
He congratulated Ford and thanked supporters for showing up during a cold, challenging campaign. He was emotional speaking about Matt Richter, the party’s deputy leader and a six-time candidate who is not expected to win his riding of Parry Sound–Muskoka.
“He came so, so close. I know tonight is not the results that we wanted and I know they’re not the results that Matt wanted, but I want Matt to know that you will always be a champion in my heart. You lead with honesty, integrity and a commitment to your community, and if there was ever anyone who deserved to be an MPP, it’s Matt Richter.”
Schreiner won his own riding in Guelph tonight, but the party had hoped to increase its overall seat count from two to three.