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Ontario's Multimillion-Dollar Ad Campaign Targets US Tariffs

Ontario's Progressive Conservative government is spending tens of millions of dollars on a US ad campaign to counter potential tariffs on Canadian goods, airing ads on major networks including Fox News and CNN, which includes sponsoring Sean Hannity's interview with Donald Trump and Elon Musk, despi...

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Ontario Election Debate: Ford Faces Criticism on Healthcare, Greenbelt

Ten days before Ontario's election, the final debate saw Doug Ford defend his record against attacks from opponents focusing on healthcare, cost of living, and the Greenbelt. Accusations of broken promises and policy disagreements dominated the discussion, highlighting key issues for voters.

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Ontario Election Debate Highlights Sharp Policy Differences

Ontario's first election debate saw four party leaders clash over economic policy, housing, addiction, and affordability, with PC Leader Doug Ford defending his early election call and opponents criticizing his record. The debate, held in North Bay, highlighted key policy differences that will likel...

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Ontario Election: Tariffs Take Backseat as Ford's Record Faces Scrutiny

Ontario Premier Doug Ford launched an early election campaign emphasizing his ability to counter US tariffs, but a temporary 30-day reprieve on those tariffs shifted the focus to domestic issues and his ethics, creating uncertainty for the February 27th election.

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Ontario Bans US Firms Over Tariffs

Ontario Premier Doug Ford banned American companies from provincial contracts, canceling a C$100 million Starlink deal, in retaliation for US tariffs on Canadian goods, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.

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Ontario Spends \$612 Million to Speed Up Alcohol Sales Liberalization

Ontario's government spent an extra \$612 million to accelerate the expansion of alcohol sales by 17 months, enabling more convenient access to beer and wine beginning August 2023, a move driven by Premier Doug Ford's electoral plans and commitment to liberalize alcohol sales, despite a pre-existing...

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Doug Ford's Evolving Image: From Confrontational to Diplomatic

Ontario Premier Doug Ford's public image has shifted from confrontational to empathetic and diplomatic, influenced by policy changes, the COVID-19 pandemic, and recent controversies, including a Greenbelt development scandal and inflammatory remarks, impacting his re-election bid.

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Ontario's Housing Crisis: Unmet Goals and Policy Controversies

Ontario's Progressive Conservative government, led by Doug Ford, aims to build 1.5 million homes by 2031, but faces criticism for falling short of targets and causing market instability with policy changes impacting environmental regulations and urban sprawl.

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Ontario's Housing Crisis: Unmet Targets and Greenbelt Scandal Dominate Election Debate

Ontario's housing starts dropped 16 percent in 2024, reaching only 72,000 compared to a target of 125,000, prompting criticism from opposition parties during the provincial election debate; the government is under investigation for opening protected Greenbelt lands for development, potentially benef...

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Ontario's PCs and Liberals Vow to Take Over Ottawa's Troubled LRT Costs

Ahead of the Ontario provincial election, both the Progressive Conservative and Liberal parties have promised to assume the costs of Ottawa's troubled LRT system, freeing up approximately $4 billion for the city over 30 years; the plan involves Metrolinx managing costs and OC Transpo operating the s...

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Ford Calls Snap Ontario Election Amid US Tariff Threat

Ontario Premier Doug Ford called a snap election for February 27th, citing the need to address potential US tariffs and secure a mandate, while opposition parties criticize his handling of healthcare and the Greenbelt housing plan; the election is estimated to cost $189 million.

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Ford Calls Early Ontario Election Amidst High Approval Ratings and RCMP Investigation

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling an early election despite having a majority government and ample time until the next scheduled election, due to high approval ratings, low name recognition for opposition leaders, and an ongoing RCMP investigation into potential Greenbelt development irregulariti...

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