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Doug Ford confirms early Ontario election will be called next Wednesday

Ontario Premier Doug Ford plans to call a snap election on Wednesday, February 27, more than a year before the scheduled June 2026 election date.
Ford justifies the early election by citing the threat of 25 percent tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump, which could lead to the loss of 500,000 jobs in Ontario.
Opposition parties argue that an early election is unnecessary and that they would support stimulus spending to protect Ontario's interests.
Ford aims to secure the largest mandate in Ontario's history to strengthen his position against Trump's tariffs, as stated during a press conference.

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The London free Press

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Trumped: What to know about Ontario's looming snap election

The Trump factor, the issues, the horse race - and more: Reporter Jennifer Bieman breaks down Wednesday's expected Ontario election call.

2 months ago·London, Canada

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Ottawa Sun

YOU SAID IT: Ontario election unnecessary

In 2022, Doug Ford enjoyed an even bigger election victory than in 2018. Now he is calling another election — for whatever reason or reasons he can divine — ahead of the mandated 2026 date.

2 months ago

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The Independent

Ontario premier threatens to ban US liquor, shut off power to Americans on border

Doug Ford warns of stiff retaliation if Trump imposes tariffs

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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El Financiero

Ontario Minister who attacked Mexico, now goes against Trump: ‘If you get hit, you make it stronger’

Ontario's prime minister, Doug Ford, is calling for early elections, saying his government needs a new mandate to help Canada's fight against U.S. president Donald Trump's possible tariffs.Doug Ford confirmed Friday that the citizens of Canada's most populous province will go to the polls at the end of February.This is Canada's second major political change related to Trump's return to power in Washington.Prime minister Justin Trudeau announced …

2 months ago·Mexico

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The Toronto Star

Doug Ford insists he’s not rushing into snap Feb. 27 Ontario election

“We will be calling the election next Wednesday,” the Progressive Conservative leader Doug Ford told reporters at a campaign-style announcement in Brampton.

2 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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