Doug Ford, Ontario

Who can defeat Doug Ford? Here’s who the Tories are scared of this Ontario election
Progressive Conservative party strategists fret about one wild card, a candidate who could scuttle their hopes and dreams for a four-year term.
Ontario snowbirds worry they won't be able to vote in Ford's snap election
Seniors who are already out of the country are trying to figure out how to vote by mail, while those about to leave worry they'll be casting early ballots without a full picture of what the parties are promising at a crucial moment in Ontario's history.
Snap election doesn’t leave Ontario vulnerable amid tariff threat, Ford insists
Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford insists Ontario is not vulnerable during a snap election campaign he called as a possible trade war with the United States looms, but opposition leaders say he's abandoned the province at a crucial time.
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.
Four key issues for Hamilton voters in Ontario’s snap election
In Hamilton, a number of issues could conceivably grab hold of local voters during the campaign. Here are four notable possibilities: There is no way to ignore the impact a tariff war would have on Hamilton and communities across Ontario, election or no.
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.
Ontario leader will call election to fight Trump’s threatened tariffs
The leader of Canada’s most populous province says he will be calling an election in Ontario because he says he needs a mandate to fight U.S.
Tariff fight takes centre stage as Ontario election campaign kicks off
Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford pitched himself Wednesday as the best steward of the economy in the face of looming tariffs, but the other party leaders say his record from the last seven years suggests otherwise.
Ontario election: PCs show biggest lead since ‘turn of the century,’ Ipsos poll finds
The survey, conducted exclusively for Global News, suggests if the election were held tomorrow the PCs would form a third ...
Snow boots, drill bits and rebar: How candidates are tackling Ontario’s first winter election in decades
Campaigning in the cold is a first for candidates, and because teams are used to much milder weather they're facing some new challenges.
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Why calling an election now helps Doug Ford and his Ontario PCs
Ford visited Ontario's lieutenant-governor Tuesday to make the formal request that kickstarts the provincial campaign, with election day set to be Feb. 27. She accepted his request.
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On the offensive? Ontario party leaders take campaigns into opposition territory
2:20 Parties try to frame election as Ontario campaign kicks off As the second day of Ontario’s snap election campaign got underway, party leaders struck out into fresh territory looking to ...
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Ontario election 2025: Who's running where in southwestern Ontario
And critics have said Ford is wasting nearly $200 million on an election that could have gone toward social programs. The NDP, Liberals and Greens all have yet to confirm a full slate of candidates ...
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Ontario election 2025: What you need to know to vote in the provincial election
After several weeks of hints, allegations and things left unsaid, Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford finally made it official Tuesday afternoon, kick-starting the official process for a Feb. 27 election.
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Workers Keep Focus on Ford’s Failures as CUPE Ontario Launches “Fire the Boss” Election Campaign
Putting the spotlight on the long record of hurt, damage, inaction, and corruption that Ford’s Conservatives have inflicted ...