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Ontario Premier Doug Ford weighs in on interest rates cutOntario Premier Doug Ford welcomed a cut to interest rates on Wednesday. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello reports.CanadaJun 5
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Doug Ford blasted for comments appearing to be aimed at immigrantsOntario Premier Doug Ford was blasted by critics for what they called “racist” comments Thursday related to a shooting at a Jewish school in Toronto. . As Sean O’Shea reports, Ford refused to apologize.May 30
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Lecce out as Ontario’s education minister as Doug Ford reshuffles cabinetOntario Premier Doug Ford unveiled major changes to his cabinet at Queen’s Park on Thursday as legislature breaks until September. No longer the province’s education minister, Stephen Lecce will serve as minister of energy and electrification. Also, a return from Steve Clark, among other changes.CanadaJun 7
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford announces new education minister, cabinet reshuffleOntario Premier Doug Ford unveiled major changes to his cabinet Thursday afternoon. Colin D’Mello reports.CanadaJun 6
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Doug Ford’s chief of staff appears to omit texts in public disclosureOntario Premier Doug Ford’s chief of staff appears to have not disclosed text messages to privacy officials in a freedom of information request. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello reports.May 29
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Doug Ford’s chief of staff used private email for ‘political discussions’The Chief of Staff to Ontario Premier Doug Ford routinely relied on a personal email address to facilitate government-related communications, Global News has learned. Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello reports.May 27
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Doug Ford acknowledges top staffer’s use of private email for government workOntario Premier Doug Ford confirmed that his chief of staff, Patrick Sackville, has used private email for government businesses but defended his top aide amid calls for his resignation. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello reports.PoliticsMay 30
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Doug Ford says he’ll never decriminalize ‘hardcore drugs’ in OntarioDoug Ford said on Friday as long as he’s premier, he’s never going to decriminalize ‘hardcore drugs’ in Ontario. He also said he sent a letter to the federal government regarding safe supply, which he called a ‘disaster,’ and credited the program to half the overdose deaths in B.C. “Anyone who thinks it’s okay, they’re...May 24
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Premier Doug Ford says he won’t apologize over his controversial remarksWhile opposition MPPs urge Doug Ford to apologize for comments suggesting immigrants shot at a Jewish school in North York, Ford says he’s also received much support for his words. Speaking exclusively to Global’s Mark Carcasole, Ford doubled down Friday morning.CrimeMay 31
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Doug Ford announces coolers, 30-pack cases of beer are coming to Ontario grocery, big-box storesPremier Doug Ford announced on Friday that starting Aug. 1, Ontarians will be able to buy alcoholic beverages like coolers and other pre-mixed drinks at grocery stores currently licensed to sell beer, cider and wine. After Sept. 5, all eligible convenience stores will be able to sell beer, cider, wine and ready-to-drink beverages, as well....CanadaMay 24
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Doug Ford comments on encampment protestsOntario Premier Doug Ford has weighed in on the issue of encampment protests at universities in North America, calling for calm. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello has the story.Apr 30
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‘I’m not in favour of it’: Doug Ford on federal plan to raise capital gains taxOntario Premier Doug Ford commented on Monday about the federal plan to raise capital gains taxes. “You can’t tax your way to prosperity. It never works, has never worked in the country and has never worked anywhere in the world,” he said.CanadaApr 29
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‘Don’t cause any problems’: Doug Ford sends message to pro-Palestinian protesters on university campusesAsked what actions his government would take if encampments on university grounds related to pro-Palestinian protests occurred in Ontario, Premier Doug Ford responded on Tuesday that he has “all the confidence in the world” the universities’ security can handle the situation. His message to protesters was, “Don’t interrupt some students’ graduation. Don’t interrupt the students...CanadaApr 30
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Battle of words over hospital continue between Mayor of Whitby and Premier Doug FordThe ongoing battle of words continue between the province and the Town of Whitby over the new regional hospital.Apr 23
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Doug Ford blasts ‘disgusting’ overnight gas price hike in OntarioSpeaking at an event on Thursday in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, Premier Doug Ford slammed gas companies after a double-digit gas price increase across parts of Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).CanadaApr 18
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Cost of premier’s office surges under Doug FordThe cost and size of the premier’s office in Ontario has ballooned under Premier Doug Ford. Despite promising to be careful with public money, Ford’s office is much larger and more expensive than his Liberal predecessor Kathleen Wynne. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello explains.PoliticsApr 2
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Premier Ford shuffles cabinetOntario Premier Doug Ford has shuffled his cabinet and made some big changes just after the legislature rose for its summer break. Our Queens Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello joins Jaden Lee-Lincoln with the significance of these changes.CanadaJun 7
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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: May 31, 2024The death of notorious serial killer Robert Pickton. Premier Doug Ford doubling down on his controversial comments. And, the weekend closures creating major inconvenience for Toronto commuters.Global News at 5:30 TorontoMay 31
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Ford says he loves ‘every single community equally’ amid fallout over remarksOntario Premier Doug Ford said Friday he loves “every single community equally” as he faces calls to apologize over controversial remarks he made a day earlier.CanadaMay 31
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Dude, where’s my email?Doug Ford creating controversy with comments in the wake of a school shooting. More Ontario school boards joining a lawsuit against some social media giants – we’ll explain why. And, history made at Queen’s Park this week when it comes to language.Focus OntarioJun 1