Doug Ford, Ontario

Who can defeat Doug Ford? Here’s who the Tories are scared of this Ontario election
Progressive Conservative party strategists fret about one wild card, a candidate who could scuttle their hopes and dreams for a four-year term.
Doug Ford pledges $22 billion in stimulus package if re-elected as Ontario premier
The package would go forward regardless of U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods, which he says will be imposed tomorrow.
Why calling an election now helps Doug Ford and his Ontario PCs
While Premier Doug Ford insists that U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threat is why he's calling an election 15 months ahead of schedule, there are plenty of reasons why the timing is politically advantageous to Ford and his Ontario PC Party.
Doug Ford officially calls early Ontario election, saying he needs new mandate to deal with Trump
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford officially set a provincial election in motion Tuesday for Feb. 27, more than a year before the next fixed election date. The election had been set for June 2026, but Ford said he needs a new mandate to deal with four years of a Donald Trump presidency in the United States.
Ontario votes: Will snap election call help or hurt Doug Ford’s bid to stay in power?
Given that Doug Ford could have waited months to risk losing his job as Ontario’s leader, experts weigh in on the pros and cons of calling a vote so much sooner than needed.
EXCLUSIVE: Niagara mayors endorse Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford
CHCH News can exclusively report that three Niagara mayors have officially endorsed Ontario Progressive Conservative Party Leader Doug Ford.
Doug Ford wants another 4 years leading Ontario. He's launching his campaign in Windsor
Ontario PC leader Doug Ford launched his re-election campaign in Windsor on Wednesday. He says he needs a strong mandate to respond to threats of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump. But protesters outside Ford's campaign launch reminded him of another pressing issues: education and health care.
PC Leader Doug Ford says he'll honour Ontario's electric vehicle commitment
Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford says if re-elected, he will honour the province's commitment to the electric vehicle sector should U.S. President Donald Trump end a subsidy program.
NDP leader targets Ford conservatives at campaign launch in downtown Toronto
After spending two terms as the official opposition, the NDP is looking for a promotion this election. Shauna Hunt with more on Marit Stiles and her push to take the Premier's job.
‘This is not a smart move. It’s selfish’: Doug Ford speaks in anticipation of Trump’s ‘reckless’ tariffs
Hot at the start of the campaign trail, Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford spoke in anticipation of U.S.
The race is on: Ontario's NDP and Liberals battle to claim their place as the best choice against Ford
As Ontario's election campaign kicks off, experts say the fight is on between the provincial NDP and Liberals to define themselves as the best alternative to PC Leader Doug Ford.
Doug Ford warns Pierre Poilievre that Ontario’s auto industry must be protected
The Progressive Conservative leader said Ontario would maintain its share of funding for EV battery production subsidies even ...
Ontario leader calls for snap election to fight Trump’s threatened tariffs
The leader of Ontario, Canada’s most populous province, has kicked off his provincial election campaign, saying he needs a ...
Doug Ford’s Muscle-Flexing, Crowd-Pleasing, Populist Trump-Management Strategy
President Donald Trump has issued a “full and unconditional pardon” to Washington, DC, police lieutenant Andrew Zabavsky and ...
Doug Ford vs. Bonnie Crombie and the rise of the trucker hat as a powerful political tool
Why the slogan hat, popularized by Donald Trump, has become more effective than lawn signs, T-shirts or placards to broadcast a message.
Ontario leader will call election to fight Trump’s threatened tariffs
The leader of Canada’s most populous province says he will be calling an election in Ontario because he says he needs a ...
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Campaigning Ford pledges 'whatever it takes' to help troubled Ontario EV sector
Provincial progressive conservative leader adds $1 billion to skills development fund as auto industry faces struggles with slowing market growth and looming U.S. export tariff threat.