Mike Crawley

This article is about the Canadian politician. For other people named Michael Crawley, see Michael Crawley (disambiguation).

Mike Crawley is a Canadian businessman and politician who was the former president of the Liberal Party of Canada. He previously was the chief executive officer of AIM Power Generation and Northland Power.

Early life

Crawley’s parents emigrated from Scotland in the 1960s. His dad found a job as a public servant[1], and his mom as a teacher. Crawley is from the Ottawa region.

After graduating from Nepean High School, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Western University before moving to Toronto.

Today, he lives in Toronto’s Parkdale–High Park neighbourhood with his wife, Heather, a marketing consultant.[2] They have two daughters.[2]

Business Career

Previously he worked in senior roles for Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.[3]

From 2002 to 2009, Crawley was CEO of AIM PowerGen Corporation, a wind and solar power developer, owner and operator  until International Power Inc. acquired it in 2009.[4][5] Crawley continued as President of International Power Canada and, its successor, GDF Suez Canada until 2014.[6]

Crawley was president and CEO of Northland Power between 2018-2024, having joined the company's executive team in 2015.[6][7] On March 25, 2024, Northland Power announced that Crawley and Northland's Board of Directors "have agreed to a change in leadership for the Company" and that Crawley will step down from his position effective September 30, 2024.[8]

Political Career

Crawley joined the Liberal Party after their defeat in 1984 election.[9] He was as an aide to former Ontario Liberal Party leader Lyn McLeod.[10]

Federal Politics

Crawley was previously president of the federal party's Ontario wing.[11]

In January 2012, Crawley was elected president of the Liberal Party of Canada for a two-year term,[12] defeating former Deputy Prime Minister Sheila Copps by 26 votes.[13] In 2013, he announced that he was not going to run for re-election.[14]

Post Presidency

In November 2025, it was reported that Crawley had begun assembling a team and was considering running for leader of the Ontario Liberal Party.[15][16][17] On March 5th, 2026, he decided not to run for the leadership.[18]

References

  1. ^ Mike Crawley. Retrieved 2026-02-14 – via www.cpac.ca.
  2. ^ a b "Mike Crawley named president of federal Liberal party". CityNews Toronto. January 15, 2012. Retrieved 2026-02-19.
  3. ^ "Mike Crawley, Northland Power Inc: Profile and Biography". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2026-02-19.
  4. ^ "U.K. wind firm snaps up Canada's AIM PowerGen". The Globe and Mail. 2009-09-30. Retrieved 2026-02-19.
  5. ^ "British wind-power investor buys Canada's AIM PowerGen". The Globe and Mail. 2006-08-02. Retrieved 2026-02-19.
  6. ^ a b "Mike Crawley". The Globe and Mail. 2015-09-09. Retrieved 2026-02-19.
  7. ^ "Opinion: Canada can lead the way to use renewable power to produce green hydrogen". The Globe and Mail. 2022-07-21. Retrieved 2026-02-19.
  8. ^ "Northland Power CEO Mike Crawley to step down later this year". The Globe and Mail. 2024-03-25. Archived from the original on 2026-01-07. Retrieved 2026-02-19.
  9. ^ Geddes, John (2012-05-04). "The Liberal crisis". Macleans.ca. Archived from the original on 2025-06-19. Retrieved 2026-02-19.
  10. ^ "Liberal insider gets wind-power contract". November 26, 2004. Archived from the original on September 19, 2022. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
  11. ^ Megan, Fitzpatrick (January 10, 2012). "Copps, Crawley battle for Liberal presidency". Archived from the original on August 21, 2025. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
  12. ^ Mas, Susana (January 15, 2012). "Liberals choose renewal in electing Crawley". CBC News. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
  13. ^ Taber, Jane (January 17, 2012). "Narrowly spurned by Liberals, Sheila Copps throws in the towel". Globe and Mail. Archived from the original on January 17, 2012. Retrieved January 17, 2012.
  14. ^ "Trudeau confidant Anna Gainey to run for Liberal presidency". October 8, 2013. Archived from the original on December 12, 2015. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
  15. ^ "SCOOP: Calling Crawley". www.policorner.ca. Archived from the original on 2025-12-12. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
  16. ^ Patrocinio, Barbara (25 November 2025). "A first look at the possible contenders for the Ontario Liberal Leadership". QP Briefing. iPolitics. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
  17. ^ Benzie, Rob; Ferguson, Robert (2026-01-14). "Potential field of candidates emerges as Ontario Liberals remain mired in leadership limbo". Toronto Star. Archived from the original on 2026-01-15. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
  18. ^ Ferguson, Rob (2026-03-09). "Looming byelection is the first hurdle for front-runner in Ontario Liberal leadership race". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2026-03-10.

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