US EditionDoug Ford avoids ‘bear trap’ of advising Pierre Poilievre on his run in Alberta
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford has recently avoided advising federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre on his Alberta election run while making headlines for controversial actions.
- Ford's leadership in Ontario involved invoking the Charter's notwithstanding clause twice and repealing parts of an education strike settlement, actions prompting conflicts with legal and political figures.
- Ford faced criticism from the legal community for politicizing courts through judicial committee changes and rejecting some party members for these roles amid rising violent crime and auto theft concerns.
- Ford endorsed electing judges to align with conservative values, stating he wants 'tough' individuals in positions to address crime, while critics argue his stance damages judicial independence.
- Ford's omnibus Bill 5 aims to create special economic zones removing environmental protections in northern Ontario, sparking controversy over Indigenous rights and provincial lawmaking authority.
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Doug Ford avoids ‘bear trap’ of advising Pierre Poilievre on his run in Alberta
The remarks were a reference to the tensions between Ontario’s PC premier and the federal Tories, who have accused him of “sabotaging” their campaign.
·Niagara Falls, Canada
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