Doug Ford Should Keep Making Trips to Washington: Experts

Doug Ford should keep making trips to Washington: Experts

TORONTO – Economic Development Minister Vic Fedeli believes the White House’s reported sabotage of the premier’s trip to Washington, D.C., this week is a “badge of honour” and a sign that Ontario’s outreach to sympathetic industry leaders and lawmakers is working.

Stiles blasts Ford's Washington trip - NOW Toronto

What to know Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles criticized Doug Ford after his Washington trip ended without meetings with the Trump administration. A planned U.S. Chamber of Commerce event promoting Ford’s Fortress North America plan was cancelled due to scheduling conflicts. Stiles called the trip a “photo op” and accused Ford of focusing on national politics while ignoring issues facing Ontarians. Ford defended the visit, saying his schedule wa…

Ontario Premier Ford Responds to Report that US Chamber Event Was Cancelled Fearing Trump Backlash

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he is not concerned about the cancellation of a planned Washington D.C. reception with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce earlier this week, following reports that White House officials lodged complaints about him with the chamber. The chamber has publicly attributed the cancellation of the June 8 event with board chair Ross Perot Jr. to “scheduling conflicts,” but it has since been reported by multiple media outlets tha…