Doug Ford reelected as Ontario’s premier with mandate to fight Trump tariffs
- Doug Ford's Progressive Conservative Party was re-elected in Ontario, granting him a mandate to address U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on Canadian goods starting Tuesday.
- The Progressive Conservative Party maintains a majority in the legislature, while the New Democratic Party will serve as the official Opposition.
- Trump has announced 25% tariffs on Canadian goods, impacting Ontario's economy.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau congratulated Ford and acknowledged his victory, emphasizing the importance of defending Canadian interests amid tariff threats.
107 Articles
107 Articles
Are unions really shifting toward Conservatives? Here’s a closer look at their Ontario election endorsements
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has secured a third consecutive majority government for the Progressive Conservative Party. Despite attacks on public sector unions through laws deemed unconstitutional and extensive privatization plans, Ford managed to increase endorsements from labour unions during his campaign. Police and firefighter unions endorsed the Ontario PCs and Ford continued to build support in private sector unions. The Carpenters’ Regional…
What was on the minds of voters this election?
“Social services – nothing is really improving for us. A lot of our social services have been cut, and I don’t really know where that money is going. Everything that’s in his (Doug Ford)platform, isn’t addressing it. The attempts to sell off the Greenbelt privately, all these things, I just can’t have it happen again. If I plan on living in Ontario, I want a place where our healthcare system is strong and free, and where the social services actu…
Remember when the left smeared Ford as Trump light?
Having won his third-consecutive majority government on Thursday night, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has successfully positioned himself, as a recent Guardian headline put it, as “Canada’s anti-Trump.” It’s a remarkable transformation considering that a mere seven years ago, the left was trying to brand Ford as a homegrown version of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 48% of the sources lean Left
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage