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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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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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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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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: 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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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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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: 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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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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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

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: 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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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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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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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

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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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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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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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

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

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

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Political parties at Queen's Park voted in lockstep to pass a new code of conduct law for municipal politicians. The housing minister admitted it was imperfect, and Premier Doug Ford acknowledged that he had some reservations about the law. #onpoli

Political parties at Queen's Park voted in lockstep to pass a new code of conduct law for municipal politicians. The housing minister admitted it was imperfect, and Premier Doug Ford acknowledged that he had some reservations about the law. #onpoli

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Back in January, Global News reported on Premier Doug Ford losing a court challenge over an FOI into his personal cell phone records. The decision would have compelled him to disclose those logs to the IPC. Changing the FOI laws = killing the FOI. #onpoli

Back in January, Global News reported on Premier Doug Ford losing a court challenge over an FOI into his personal cell phone records. The decision would have compelled him to disclose those logs to the IPC. Changing the FOI laws = killing the FOI. #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

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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The Ford government appears to have narrowed down the potential site for a new 2-million sq. ft. multi-billion dollar convention centre: the Exhibition grounds. The premier is promising no casino. #onpoli

The Ford government appears to have narrowed down the potential site for a new 2-million sq. ft. multi-billion dollar convention centre: the Exhibition grounds. The premier is promising no casino. #onpoli

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

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

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