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Ontario 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.

Ontario 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.

Speaking 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).

The ongoing battle of words continue between the province and the Town of Whitby over the new regional hospital.

Asked 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...

The 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.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Wednesday suggested that the Liberal government would be “annihilated” in the next election over its carbon pricing scheme, as affordability issues remain top of mind for Canadians. The federal backstop is set to rise from $65 a tonne to $80 a tonne on April 1, which means the fuel charge...

Asked how he feels about the momentum of Ontario’s economy on Monday during a press conference in Essex County, Ont., Premier Doug Ford criticized the federal government’s soon-to-be-raised carbon pricing initiative. “The worst place you could put money is into the government’s pockets,” Ford said. “Now you got me on a roll,” he joked.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Friday spoke directly to criminals he says are responsible for an uptick in vehicle thefts across Ontario, telling them “I’m coming for you.” The premier also promised to “build as many jails as we need” to put criminals behind bars and tackle the uptick in auto theft.

During an exclusive interview on Thursday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford was asked if he thought the press is “fair” to him. “Not at all,” said Ford, who suggested the media was “constantly attacking him” and is “very political.” “You’re in politics though,” Toronto 640 host John Oakley replied with a chuckle.

There will be some big business on the agenda at Queen’s Park as the legislature resumes sitting Tuesday. The province has major bills to pass and some to repeal. And this session, Premier Doug Ford will also be looking to shift focus to the future. Queen’s Park bureau chief Colin D’Mello explains.

During an exclusive Toronto 640 interview on Thursday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford addressed the controversial claims that “extremist” Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault made on Monday that the federal government will “stop investing in new road infrastructure.” Ford joked, “What are we doing? Are we going to be riding on horseback?”

Premier Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservative candidates won both Ontario byelections in Milton and Lambton-Kent-Middlesex by convincing margins.

On Monday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford was in Ottawa, where he announced up to $543 million in “operating and capital funding to help [Ottawa] build its economy and deliver on key priorities.”

The Ontario government announced on Sunday that it’s introducing new limits on cellphone use in schools and banning vaping devices in a move to reduce distractions in classrooms and improve the health of children. Responding to the announcement on Monday, Premier Doug Ford said, “Teacher’s want the kids to pay attention.”

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau were in Alliston, Ont., on Thursday to unveil a massive electric vehicle and battery investment. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello explains.

Asked if police chase should be banned following a deadly crash on Highway 401 in Durham Region, Ont., Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Tuesday that the province will do “everything we can to equip our police” and avoid high-speed chases, including by using helicopters. He also expressed his condolences to the four people killed...

Progressive Conservative Leader and Premier Doug Ford is facing internal strife after a member of his own party shot down an attempt to reverse a ban on keffiyehs at Queen’s Park. Ford had said he was opposed to the ban. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello reports.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced on Monday that the province will add over 300 GO Transit trips to the transit schedule by the end of the month. Ford described this as the “single biggest enhancement” of GO service since 2013.

During a press conference introducing legislation to allow Ontario residents the chance to vet any new provincial carbon pricing, Premier Doug Ford took aim at former Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie, calling her the “Queen of the carbon tax.” “Bonnie has never seen a tax she wouldn’t like to hike,” he added.