Ignatieff confirmed in November 2005 that he intended to run for a seat in the Canadian House of Commons in the winter 2006 election. It was announced that he would seek the Liberal nomination in the Toronto riding of Etobicoke—Lakeshore. Ignatieff went on to win his seat by a landside and was re-elected in 2008 by a even large margin then 2006. On May 2, 2009, Ignatieff was officially elected as the leader of the Liberal Party winning the support of 97% of delegates at the party convention in Vancouver, British Columbia. As Liberal leader he has criticized Stephen Harper for his undemocratic leadership style and hypocrisy.