Although this riding has never been won by the Conservatives, it is not safe from Conservative challengers. In 2008, NDP MP Glenn Thibeault was elected with 35% of the vote, while the Liberals took 30% and the Conservatives took 26%. In 2011, support for the NDP jumped to 50% and the Conservative candidate, Fred Slade, took 28%. Thibeault was recruited by Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne to run for Liberal Ontario MPP. This seat is currently vacant. The Conservative’s 2011 candidate, Fred Slade, is running again.