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Asking Premier Doug Ford why Ontario gave its $66M classroom supplies contract to U.S.-owned Staples while his government pushes “Buy Canadian”: “It’s like saying, don’t go to Home Depot, don’t go to Walmart, don’t buy an American car… and yeah… preferably not buy an American car…” Education minister weighs in too. Watch:
Tina Yazdani60,564 次观看 • 4 天前
Price discrepancies & unusual restrictions persist on the Ford government’s Staples portal weeks after its launch. Single pack of crayons: $1.82. 3-pack of the same crayons: $39.59. USB drives, headphones & some popsicle sticks remain restricted, while a $377 drill-bit set is still available for purchase. And now, some teachers say they can’t even access the portal until Oct. 9, more than a month into the school year.
Tina Yazdani50,347 次观看 • 11 天前
NEW: We’ve obtained a leaked script for a taxpayer-funded advertisement that takes aim at teacher unions, as contract talks grind to a halt. The draft script portrays parents criticizing unions over sick days & potential strikes. The Ford government is defending the approach, arguing unions themselves have been running ads and campaigns for well over a year. Full story here:
Tina Yazdani106,055 次观看 • 1 个月前
NEW TODAY: Doug Ford is keeping a minister that is under investigation in his cabinet — and moving him into one of the government’s biggest portfolios. David Piccini, who is facing an ongoing ethics investigation, is now Ontario’s minister of infrastructure. I ask the premier why. Plus: Why Ford says his cabinet shuffle is about positioning Ontario to fight Trump’s tariffs.
Tina Yazdani31,907 次观看 • 16 天前
NEW: we’re learning more about the cost of “Protect Ontario” ads to taxpayers. FOI records show the cost for just one ministry to produce & run them last year was nearly $10 million. The total the Ford government has spent across all ministries is expected to be much higher.
Tina Yazdani149,784 次观看 • 3 个月前
NEW: I asked Education Minister Paul Calandra why he poured public money into ads taking aim at teacher unions, instead of focusing on reaching a deal at the bargaining table. “I will use every means at my disposal to ensure that students, parents and teachers understand what my position is.” More to come from this exchange:
Tina Yazdani58,869 次观看 • 1 个月前
New today: Premier Ford suggests some students are taking advantage of OSAP, buying “fancy watches & cologne,” and taking “basket-weaving” courses that won’t lead to jobs, as he faces backlash for capping grants at 25%. He contends bigger loans will hold students accountable.
Tina Yazdani277,973 次观看 • 7 个月前
NEW: The Ford government is moving $4B in taxpayer money from a tariff relief program into a private investment fund. The finance minister argues it will spur economic growth & create future jobs. But critics say it is public money desperately needed in schools and hospitals.
Tina Yazdani229,278 次观看 • 6 个月前
NEW: Premier Ford calls President Trump a dictator, a bully & a loser. “I’ve dealt with guys like you my whole life and guess what, y’all become losers. Because you’re a loser.” Ford adds: “When it comes to the midterms I have a message to Americans: don’t vote in a person who’s gonna kill your jobs.”
Tina Yazdani45,857 次观看 • 1 个月前
While Premier Ford calls the new Science Centre design “stunning,” it comes with a $1B price tag. The original building could’ve been repaired for $40M. “That billion could be better spent solving hallway healthcare, getting students OSAP & solving challenges in education.”
Tina Yazdani245,052 次观看 • 7 个月前
NEW: An exhaustive review of roughly 200 flights in Doug Ford’s calendars reveal he essentially stopped flying commercial in late 2025, switching almost entirely to private flights. Opposition blasted him during question period, but Ford insists he’s better than former premiers
Tina Yazdani141,661 次观看 • 4 个月前
