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And thus marks the end of the legislative session. Premier Doug Ford is asking the Lt Gov to come to the Ontario Legislature to give Royal Assent. The legislature has only sat for 29.5 days and is wrapping up two days early. #onpoli

And thus marks the end of the legislative session. Premier Doug Ford is asking the Lt Gov to come to the Ontario Legislature to give Royal Assent. The legislature has only sat for 29.5 days and is wrapping up two days early. #onpoli

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NEW: The Federal and Ontario governments will spend $8.8 billion / 10 years to reduce municipal development charges by 50% #onpoli

NEW: The Federal and Ontario governments will spend $8.8 billion / 10 years to reduce municipal development charges by 50% #onpoli

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We asked Premier Doug Ford whether he has a better relationship with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre or Prime Minister Mark Carney. "I don't know either one of them," Ford says. #onpoli

We asked Premier Doug Ford whether he has a better relationship with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre or Prime Minister Mark Carney. "I don't know either one of them," Ford says. #onpoli

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After nearly 8 years in power, Premier Doug Ford has become increasingly concerned about growing crime rates in his province. This has led to new calls for residents to essentially take self defence into their own hands: • Ford said its not unlawful to carry a knife • The province is advocating for pepper spray for personal use, warning that without them women could be at risk in Ontario • Ford is calling on homeowners with weapons to use them when under attack. #onpoli

After nearly 8 years in power, Premier Doug Ford has become increasingly concerned about growing crime rates in his province. This has led to new calls for residents to essentially take self defence into their own hands: • Ford said its not unlawful to carry a knife • The province is advocating for pepper spray for personal use, warning that without them women could be at risk in Ontario • Ford is calling on homeowners with weapons to use them when under attack. #onpoli

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NEW: Premier Doug Ford says government lawyers are “just doing the paperwork” on the government jet and that he will “absolutely” release it. #onpoli

NEW: Premier Doug Ford says government lawyers are “just doing the paperwork” on the government jet and that he will “absolutely” release it. #onpoli

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Behind the scenes: At Queen's Park, Interim Liberal Leader John Fraser always breaks the tension with dad jokes. Here's today's dose:

Behind the scenes: At Queen's Park, Interim Liberal Leader John Fraser always breaks the tension with dad jokes. Here's today's dose:

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NEW: Premier Doug Ford unveils the PC Party campaign slogan “protect Ontario” as he asks the LT. Gov to dissolve the Ontario legislature. Ford is set to begin his campaign in Windsor. #onpoli

NEW: Premier Doug Ford unveils the PC Party campaign slogan “protect Ontario” as he asks the LT. Gov to dissolve the Ontario legislature. Ford is set to begin his campaign in Windsor. #onpoli

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At Queen’s Park: students are gathering on the front lawn of the legislature to protest, the Ford governments changes to OSAP. #onpoli

At Queen’s Park: students are gathering on the front lawn of the legislature to protest, the Ford governments changes to OSAP. #onpoli

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Premier Doug Ford says tariffs on Canadian auto exports along with Trump's desire to relocate manufacturing to the U.S. mean the "threat is very high" despite the country breathing a sign of relief today. #onpoli #cdnpoli

Premier Doug Ford says tariffs on Canadian auto exports along with Trump's desire to relocate manufacturing to the U.S. mean the "threat is very high" despite the country breathing a sign of relief today. #onpoli #cdnpoli

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Premier Doug Ford received a sharp rebuke from a Canadian polling firm after he cast doubts on the authenticity of the results. The poll found Ford's personal approval rating now sits at 21% in the wake of the 'gravy plane' scandal. #onpoli
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Premier Doug Ford received a sharp rebuke from a Canadian polling firm after he cast doubts on the authenticity of the results. The poll found Ford's personal approval rating now sits at 21% in the wake of the 'gravy plane' scandal. #onpoli

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Premier Doug Ford shows Pennsylvania, Governor Josh Shapiro, his favourite painting. The governor asks the Premier where his portrait will eventually go. Ford: “They’re going to hang me somewhere, I’m not too sure. But I don’t want them to hang me too soon.” #onpoli
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Premier Doug Ford shows Pennsylvania, Governor Josh Shapiro, his favourite painting. The governor asks the Premier where his portrait will eventually go. Ford: “They’re going to hang me somewhere, I’m not too sure. But I don’t want them to hang me too soon.” #onpoli

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After holding a couple of events in Toronto (that media were not invited to) Premier Doug Ford is heading to Thunder Bay for a news conference tomorrow. Ford has yet to respond to the Angus Reid survey that put his approval rating at 21%. #onpoli
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After holding a couple of events in Toronto (that media were not invited to) Premier Doug Ford is heading to Thunder Bay for a news conference tomorrow. Ford has yet to respond to the Angus Reid survey that put his approval rating at 21%. #onpoli

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NEW: NDP Leader Marit Stiles suggests Premier Doug Ford will "be in prison" at the end of this current mandate, and says the NDP would call a public inquiry into the Ford government if elected after the 2029/30 election. #onpoli
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NEW: NDP Leader Marit Stiles suggests Premier Doug Ford will "be in prison" at the end of this current mandate, and says the NDP would call a public inquiry into the Ford government if elected after the 2029/30 election. #onpoli

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254,924 views • 1 month ago

A new survey of Ontario’s emergency room physicians suggests the majority are struggling with severe overcrowding, hurting the ability of some to see patients as quickly as they should. #onpoli
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A new survey of Ontario’s emergency room physicians suggests the majority are struggling with severe overcrowding, hurting the ability of some to see patients as quickly as they should. #onpoli

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18,882 views • 3 days ago

NEW: Premier Doug Ford launches a personal attack against Liberal MPP Stephanie Smyth saying the only reason she's at the Ontario Legislature because "CP24 didn't want her anymore." #onpoli
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NEW: Premier Doug Ford launches a personal attack against Liberal MPP Stephanie Smyth saying the only reason she's at the Ontario Legislature because "CP24 didn't want her anymore." #onpoli

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253,289 views • 1 month ago

Premier Doug Ford says his government is looking at massive prison expansion in Ontario, including modular units and said he doesn't care if the province "stacks them 10 high." #onpoli
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Premier Doug Ford says his government is looking at massive prison expansion in Ontario, including modular units and said he doesn't care if the province "stacks them 10 high." #onpoli

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223,170 views • 2 months ago

NEW: U.S. President-elect Trump says he wants to use "economic force" to "get rid of that artificially drawn line" between Canada and the U.S. Trump also says the U.S. doesn't need Canadian vehicle exports and says he would "rather make them in Detroit." #onpoli #cdnpoli
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NEW: U.S. President-elect Trump says he wants to use "economic force" to "get rid of that artificially drawn line" between Canada and the U.S. Trump also says the U.S. doesn't need Canadian vehicle exports and says he would "rather make them in Detroit." #onpoli #cdnpoli

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1,480,246 views • 1 year ago

The The New York Times compares Ontario’s anti-tariff commercial with Ronald Reagan’s original 1987 radio address. The organic media coverage of this commercial far surpasses the potential reach of the $75 Million Ontario taxpayers were slated to spend. #onpoli
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The The New York Times compares Ontario’s anti-tariff commercial with Ronald Reagan’s original 1987 radio address. The organic media coverage of this commercial far surpasses the potential reach of the $75 Million Ontario taxpayers were slated to spend. #onpoli

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649,203 views • 7 months ago

NEW: The Ontario government is set to issue a ministerial directive to the IESO (the province's electricity system operator) to apply a 25% surcharge to power being exported to Minnesota, Michigan and New York. Ford says it will apply even if US tariffs are removed. #onpoli
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NEW: The Ontario government is set to issue a ministerial directive to the IESO (the province's electricity system operator) to apply a 25% surcharge to power being exported to Minnesota, Michigan and New York. Ford says it will apply even if US tariffs are removed. #onpoli

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1,219,004 views • 1 year ago

BREAKING: Toronto Police have been called to the Queen’s Park OSAP protest. Arrests have been made after confrontations. #onpoli
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BREAKING: Toronto Police have been called to the Queen’s Park OSAP protest. Arrests have been made after confrontations. #onpoli

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262,386 views • 3 months ago

Coca-Cola Canada Bottling is spending $141 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Brampton. Naturally, the investment came with an endorsement from Premier Doug Ford. #onpoli
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Coca-Cola Canada Bottling is spending $141 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Brampton. Naturally, the investment came with an endorsement from Premier Doug Ford. #onpoli

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284,387 views • 4 months ago

American Governors are pleading with Canadians to come back as tourism numbers plummet in the wake of Trump's tariffs. Eastern American Governors met with Eastern Canadian Premiers in Boston to talk about the cross-border impact. #onpoli
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American Governors are pleading with Canadians to come back as tourism numbers plummet in the wake of Trump's tariffs. Eastern American Governors met with Eastern Canadian Premiers in Boston to talk about the cross-border impact. #onpoli

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781,210 views • 1 year ago

NEW: Premier Doug Ford says NDP Leader Marit Stiles stepped over the line" by suggesting Ford would be imprisoned. The premier, who isn't asking for an apology, called it "Trump-style" comments. #onpoli
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NEW: Premier Doug Ford says NDP Leader Marit Stiles stepped over the line" by suggesting Ford would be imprisoned. The premier, who isn't asking for an apology, called it "Trump-style" comments. #onpoli

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No longer a mistake. Premier Doug Ford says he's now getting calls from the public to "keep the damn plane" as he stresses that he's only apologizing for the failure to communicate the decision properly. #onpoli
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No longer a mistake. Premier Doug Ford says he's now getting calls from the public to "keep the damn plane" as he stresses that he's only apologizing for the failure to communicate the decision properly. #onpoli

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128,705 views • 1 month ago

Yesterday, Premier Doug Ford expressed doubt in the opening of the bridge and said he would go when he could drive across it. #onpoli
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Yesterday, Premier Doug Ford expressed doubt in the opening of the bridge and said he would go when he could drive across it. #onpoli

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19,429 views • 7 days ago

As Premier Doug Ford was asked about the OSAP changes, he thundered back, calling the Ontario Liberals a "bunch of amateurs" who would bankrupt a lemonade stand. Note: Under Ford, Ontario's debt will grow to half-a-trillion and the budget has yet to be balanced. #onpoli
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As Premier Doug Ford was asked about the OSAP changes, he thundered back, calling the Ontario Liberals a "bunch of amateurs" who would bankrupt a lemonade stand. Note: Under Ford, Ontario's debt will grow to half-a-trillion and the budget has yet to be balanced. #onpoli

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130,295 views • 2 months ago

NEW: Ontario Premier Doug Ford to CPC Leader Pierre Poilievre: "Sometimes the truth hurts." Ford's campaign manager Kory Teneycke has blasted the federal party's election campaign as "malpractice." Ford: "To be frank, if Kory was running that campaign, I don't think Mr. Poilievre would be in the position he's in right now." #onpoli #cdnpoli
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NEW: Ontario Premier Doug Ford to CPC Leader Pierre Poilievre: "Sometimes the truth hurts." Ford's campaign manager Kory Teneycke has blasted the federal party's election campaign as "malpractice." Ford: "To be frank, if Kory was running that campaign, I don't think Mr. Poilievre would be in the position he's in right now." #onpoli #cdnpoli

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718,318 views • 1 year ago

NEW: Premier Doug Ford, during a Holocaust memorial event at Queen's Park, turns his attention to pro-Palestinian demonstrators and campus occupiers. "We need to remove those people," Ford says. "These universities have to make a move." Ford calls the protests "disturbing" and fueled with hatred. He ends with a message: "You don't come to Ontario, no matter what culture you are and stir things up." #onpoli
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NEW: Premier Doug Ford, during a Holocaust memorial event at Queen's Park, turns his attention to pro-Palestinian demonstrators and campus occupiers. "We need to remove those people," Ford says. "These universities have to make a move." Ford calls the protests "disturbing" and fueled with hatred. He ends with a message: "You don't come to Ontario, no matter what culture you are and stir things up." #onpoli

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1,143,760 views • 2 years ago

Two politicians walk into a pizza shop. #onpoli #cdnpoli
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Two politicians walk into a pizza shop. #onpoli #cdnpoli

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212,085 views • 4 months ago