Doug Ford makes his case for re-election

Doug Ford officially calls early Ontario election, saying he needs new mandate to deal with Trump
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford officially set a provincial election in motion Tuesday for Feb. 27, more than a year before the next fixed election date. The election had been set for June 2026, but Ford said he needs a new mandate to deal with four years of a Donald Trump presidency in the United States.
How could calling a snap election hinder or help Doug Ford’s re-election bid?
Given that Ford could have waited months to risk losing his job as Ontario’s leader, why would it make sense to call an election so far ahead of schedule?
Doug Ford makes his case for re-election amid tariff threats in Windsor, Ont. on Wednesday
Ontario PC leader Doug Ford launched his re-election campaign in Windsor on Wednesday. He says he needs a strong mandate to respond to threats of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump. But protesters outside Ford's campaign launch reminded him of other pressing issues: education and health care.
Doug Ford triggers snap Ontario election
Ford is taking Ontarians to the polls amid political instability in Ottawa after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently announced that he would resign.
Ontario Leader Calls for Snap Election to Fight Trump’s Threatened Tariffs
The leader of Ontario, Canada’s most populous province, has kicked off his provincial election campaign, saying he needs a strong mandate to fight the tariffs threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump
Doug Ford to launch re-election campaign in Windsor
Doug Ford will launch his reelection campaign in Windsor on Wednesday with remarks at 10 a.m., followed by a media availability with reporters.
Ontario election: Ford looking for 'strong, stable, 4 year mandate' amid threat of Trump tariffs
Ontario Progressive Conservative leader Doug Ford launched his re-election campaign in Windsor, Ont. Wednesday and is asking residents of Ontario for a "strong, stable, four year mandate to do whatever it takes to protect Ontario.
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EXCLUSIVE: Niagara mayors endorse Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford
CHCH News can exclusively report that three Niagara mayors have officially endorsed Ontario Progressive Conservative Party ...
Doug Ford vs. Bonnie Crombie and the rise of the trucker hat as a powerful political tool
Why the slogan hat, popularized by Donald Trump, has become more effective than lawn signs, T-shirts or placards to broadcast a message.
Doug Ford’s Muscle-Flexing, Crowd-Pleasing, Populist Trump-Management Strategy
President Donald Trump has issued a “full and unconditional pardon” to Washington, DC, police lieutenant Andrew Zabavsky and ...
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Details scarce on Doug Ford's $1B police college promise
“We’re going to spend $1 billion on building a brand new police college,” Fold told the hundreds of officers and other guests ...
Doug Ford uses Windsor’s Ambassador Bridge as backdrop for campaign launch
Premier Doug Ford’s early reelection campaign launched Wednesday below the Ambassador Bridge, highlighting a central theme of ...
Doug Ford’s daughter needs $100K to help with husband’s disciplinary battle
Krista Ford Haynes has launched an online fundraiser to finance legal support for her husband’s disciplinary battle with the Toronto police.
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Doug Ford promises $1B for skills development to protect 'good jobs'
Ford announced on Thursday to commit an additional $1 billion to the Skills Development Fund, on top of the existing $1.5-billion investment, to expand existing training and employment programs and ...
Doug Ford warns Pierre Poilievre that Ontario’s auto industry must be protected
The Progressive Conservative leader said Ontario would maintain its share of funding for EV battery production subsidies even ...