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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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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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At Ford Fest the police presence just got heavier. From Toronto police to the OPP. This is a heavy contingent of police, keeping people away from the Premier. Unsure whether they are responding to a threat. #onpoli

At Ford Fest the police presence just got heavier. From Toronto police to the OPP. This is a heavy contingent of police, keeping people away from the Premier. Unsure whether they are responding to a threat. #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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Here’s the view from the stage at Ford Fest. A line of OPP officers in front of a big crowd. The Premier has arrived. #onpoli

Here’s the view from the stage at Ford Fest. A line of OPP officers in front of a big crowd. The Premier has arrived. #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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The Ford government is escalating its infrastructure fight with Ottawa, threatening to rescind support for a federal high-speed rail line after the Carney government said it would block the expansion of Toronto's island airport. #onpoli

The Ford government is escalating its infrastructure fight with Ottawa, threatening to rescind support for a federal high-speed rail line after the Carney government said it would block the expansion of Toronto's island airport. #onpoli

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Premier Doug Ford on the defence. Ford insists that the “party with the taxpayers dollars are over” despite several of his cabinet ministers being caught up in a $120,000 hotel expense scandal. #onpoli

Premier Doug Ford on the defence. Ford insists that the “party with the taxpayers dollars are over” despite several of his cabinet ministers being caught up in a $120,000 hotel expense scandal. #onpoli

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Close to the stage Premier Ford, who was touting government investments, support for Scarborough and promised never to raise taxes, was consistently drowned out at Ford Fest. Ford immediately left. Staff highlighted safety for his quick exit. #onpoli

Close to the stage Premier Ford, who was touting government investments, support for Scarborough and promised never to raise taxes, was consistently drowned out at Ford Fest. Ford immediately left. Staff highlighted safety for his quick exit. #onpoli

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After months of apologies over taxpayer-funded expenses, the Progressive Conservatives have found themselves with dropping polling numbers. One poll shows the PCs as low as 33% -- a new low for the populist party. #onpoli

After months of apologies over taxpayer-funded expenses, the Progressive Conservatives have found themselves with dropping polling numbers. One poll shows the PCs as low as 33% -- a new low for the populist party. #onpoli

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In PEI, with limited space given to media, journalists repeatedly had to tell Premier Ford's videographer to move out of their designated spots. The response? "Buddy, there's a way to ask..." (Alas, we have dealt with the same persistent issue at Queen's Park)

In PEI, with limited space given to media, journalists repeatedly had to tell Premier Ford's videographer to move out of their designated spots. The response? "Buddy, there's a way to ask..." (Alas, we have dealt with the same persistent issue at Queen's Park)

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Premier Doug Ford offered an apology for the hotel expense scandal that has consumed his government -- but critics are calling for accountability. Three others spent more than Stan Cho on hotels, but opposition parties say they remain in cabinet. #onpoli

Premier Doug Ford offered an apology for the hotel expense scandal that has consumed his government -- but critics are calling for accountability. Three others spent more than Stan Cho on hotels, but opposition parties say they remain in cabinet. #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

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: 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

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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As Progressive Conservatives MPPs face a wave of backlash over hotel room expenses, the Ford government is now looking to eliminate a category that allows elected officials to bill taxpayers for overnight stays under “special circumstances.” #onpoli

As Progressive Conservatives MPPs face a wave of backlash over hotel room expenses, the Ford government is now looking to eliminate a category that allows elected officials to bill taxpayers for overnight stays under “special circumstances.” #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

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: 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

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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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

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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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

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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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

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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NEW: Education Minister Paul Calandra is clarifying his comments on student absences after advising parents to "keep them in school" “As part of the new absenteeism policy, which is intended to stop students from skipping out on school, parents will continue to have the ability to request that their child be excused from school for activities that are part of a well-rounded education, including sports, music, debate and other school-organized activities.” Here's what the minister said yesterday: #onpoli #onted

NEW: Education Minister Paul Calandra is clarifying his comments on student absences after advising parents to "keep them in school" “As part of the new absenteeism policy, which is intended to stop students from skipping out on school, parents will continue to have the ability to request that their child be excused from school for activities that are part of a well-rounded education, including sports, music, debate and other school-organized activities.” Here's what the minister said yesterday: #onpoli #onted

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Premier Doug Ford drowned out by OPSEU protesters blowing whistles and chanting “fair wages” #onpoli

Premier Doug Ford drowned out by OPSEU protesters blowing whistles and chanting “fair wages” #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

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

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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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

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: 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

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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