Heading into 2003, Tom Long (politician) refused to work for Ernie Eves.

Ernie Eves conceded defeat only ninety minutes into the count.

Instead, he endorsed Ernie Eves, the victorious candidate.

In 2002, he wrote an article criticizing the provincial government of Ernie Eves for imposing a freeze on hydro rates.

Ernie Eves: distancing the party from the "Common Sense Revolution"

Harris' successor as premier, Ernie Eves, ultimately reached the decision not to sell the hydro utility.

Harris stepped down in 2002 and was replaced by Ernie Eves following a leadership election.

In 2002, she supported Ernie Eves to replace Mike Harris as party leader.

He supported Ernie Eves, the winning candidate, on the second ballot.

Harris resigned as premier in 2002, and was succeeded by Ernie Eves.