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After sitting down with CNN and Fox Biz, Premier Doug Ford breezes by Queen’s Park reporters asking about the change in tone. #onpoli

After sitting down with CNN and Fox Biz, Premier Doug Ford breezes by Queen’s Park reporters asking about the change in tone. #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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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NEW: Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who just held a news conference style event in Mississauga, without any members of the media says: “Thank God, we don’t have the media. No questions, no answers. We are good to go.” #onpoli
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NEW: Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who just held a news conference style event in Mississauga, without any members of the media says: “Thank God, we don’t have the media. No questions, no answers. We are good to go.” #onpoli

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NEW: US President Donald Trump signs an executive order which, he claims, changes the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America #onpoli
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NEW: US President Donald Trump signs an executive order which, he claims, changes the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America #onpoli

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NEW: NDP Leader Marit Stiles says Premier Ford’s “Thank God we don’t have the media… no questions, no answers” comments are “Trumpian” and shows a “disdain for democracy” #onpoli
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NEW: NDP Leader Marit Stiles says Premier Ford’s “Thank God we don’t have the media… no questions, no answers” comments are “Trumpian” and shows a “disdain for democracy” #onpoli

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Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says PM Mark Carney stopped short of "begging" premiers to return American booze to provincially run liquor stores. Kinew says the PM has said it might be a barrier to a deal. Premier Doug Ford's office has been silent on the issue. #onpoli
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Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says PM Mark Carney stopped short of "begging" premiers to return American booze to provincially run liquor stores. Kinew says the PM has said it might be a barrier to a deal. Premier Doug Ford's office has been silent on the issue. #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
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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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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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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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194,647 views • 2 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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1,219,289 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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649,309 views • 10 months ago

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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255,818 views • 4 months 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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253,660 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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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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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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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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223,618 views • 4 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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718,512 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

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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284,427 views • 6 months 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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207,730 views • 4 months 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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262,530 views • 6 months ago

BREAKING: Hamilton Centre MPP Sarah Jama has been censured by the Ontario Legislative Assembly. Here was the moment. #Onpoli
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BREAKING: Hamilton Centre MPP Sarah Jama has been censured by the Ontario Legislative Assembly. Here was the moment. #Onpoli

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1,094,160 views • 2 years ago

BREAKING: Premier Doug Ford will call an election on January 29th, Global News has learned, setting the stage for a rare winter election. Election day is on February 27th. Earlier today, the premier remained coy about the date. #onpoli
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BREAKING: Premier Doug Ford will call an election on January 29th, Global News has learned, setting the stage for a rare winter election. Election day is on February 27th. Earlier today, the premier remained coy about the date. #onpoli

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621,214 views • 1 year ago