Ford sends list of asks to Trudeau ahead of Ontario, federal budgets
In a letter addressed on Thursday, Doug Ford listed his signature Highway 413 project, a recently announced Milton GO train expansion and carbon pricing as key priorities.
Politics
Mar 14
Doug Ford promises to build as many jails as needed to keep criminals behind bars
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his government will build as many jails as needed to keep criminals behind bars "for a long time."
Crime
Mar 8
Doug Ford remembers how ‘gentleman’ Brian Mulroney sang to his mother
Mulroney's death was announced by his daughter and Ontario cabinet minister Caroline Mulroney on Thursday evening.
Politics
Mar 1
Ford on Toronto police officer’s auto theft advice: ‘Might as well leave cookies and milk’
Ontario Premier Doug Ford was asked Friday about a Toronto police officer who told residents to leave their car keys by the door to avoid home invasions.
Crime
Mar 15
Doug Ford reiterates plan for ‘like-minded judges’ on Ontario courts
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has doubled down on his comments about appointing "like-minded judges" in Ontario as backlash over his original comments continues.
Politics
Feb 26
Doug Ford to sit down for rare long-form radio interview
Ontario Premier Doug Ford will take part in an interview on AM640 on Thursday afternoon, marking a rare long-form conversation with the province's most powerful politician.
Politics
Feb 22
Ontario extends 5.7-cent gas tax cut to the end of the year
Premier Doug Ford made the announcement Monday about one key affordability item that will be in the budget Tuesday.
Canada
Mar 25
Potential constitutional challenge over Doug Ford ‘like-minded’ judges controversy
An advocacy group is threatening a constitutional challenge over how the Ford government appoints judges after a week of ramped-up rhetoric.
Politics
Feb 29
Ford asks ‘who’s running the country’ in attack on Trudeau, Guilbeault
Ontario Premier Doug Ford took aim at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a rare attack during his first sit-down interview since winning re-election in June 2022.
Politics
Feb 22
Ford tells Ontario mayors to ‘take a page out of Toronto’s book’ on housing projects
The money was announced at a joint press conference at Toronto City Hall on Thursday, with both Mayor Olivia Chow and Premier Doug Ford at the podium.
Politics
Feb 22
‘Massive mistake’: Premier Ford rules out Ontario-wide fourplex policy
Doug Ford said a province-wide fourplex policy is 'off the table' for his government after weeks of active discussions at Queen’s Park.
Politics
Mar 21
Ontario putting up more cash for roads, pipes to help get more housing built
Premier Doug Ford said he has heard from municipal leaders that a lack of funds to build roads and water lines is one of the biggest barriers to getting more homes built.
Canada
Mar 21
Ontario gives Pickering $5.2M boost for surpassing 2023 housing target
Premier Doug Ford was in Pickering Ont., on March 13 to announce the city will be receiving $5.2M, through the Province’s Building Homes Faster Fund.
Canada
Mar 14
Carbon price increase causing ‘worry,’ premiers say, urging pause
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey wants the carbon pricing increase for April paused, with Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe endorsing it.
Canada
Mar 12
Ford promises ‘banner year’ for auto sector as focus shifts to EV spinoff jobs
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is promising a 'banner year' for the province's auto sector, which his economic development minister says will include a focus on spinoff EV sector jobs.
Politics
Mar 11
Doug Ford admits Bill 124 already cost ‘billions’ in backpay for unions
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his government has already spent "billions" on Bill 124 compensation. One watchdog estimates the number could hit $13.7 billion.
Economy
Feb 13
Criticism from Ontario legal community continues over ‘like-minded’ judges comments
The attorney general has faced repeated questions about the government’s perceived politicization of the judicial system after comments made by Premier Doug Ford.
Politics
Mar 5
Ontario’s judges gain political independence after being appointed: Attorney General
The Ford government has faced criticism after Premier Doug Ford declared a desire to appoint more like-minded judges to the Ontario Court of Justice.
Canada
Mar 4
Overdose crisis: ‘Immediate solutions’ coming soon for Belleville, Ont., province says
Belleville declared a state of emergency after crews were called to 17 overdoses in just 24 hours
Health
Feb 14
Ford uses announcement of carbon tax referendum bill to take digs at Bonnie Crombie
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his government will introduce legislation that would put any future provincial carbon pricing program to a referendum.
Politics
Feb 13