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On Tuesday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford reacted to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s announcement of a proposed 25 per cent tariff on goods from Canada and Mexico, criticizing a comparison of the two countries. “I want to emphasize: To compare us to Mexico, this is the most insulting thing I’ve ever heard from our friends and...

Ontario Premier Doug Ford responded to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement of a proposed 25% tariff on goods from Canada and Mexico, saying, “We have to retaliate. We have to retaliate not against the Americans (but) the administration that has made a wrong call on us. It’s very simple.”

Ontario Premier Doug Ford responded to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement of a proposed 25% tariff on goods from Canada and Mexico, describing it as “the biggest threat we’ve ever seen.” He expressed concern over the impact on both Canadians and Americans, emphasizing the strong ties between the two nations. “And that’s why I’ve called...

A new report arriving in the middle of Toronto city council’s November session says the Ford government’s plan to remove existing bike lanes will cost taxpayers tens of millions of dollars and the payoff will be minimal. Matthew Bingley reports.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has congratulated U.S. president-elect Donald Trump on another term in office as he comfortably wins the presidential race. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello reports.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced Tuesday his government will issue $200 rebate cheques to every Ontario taxpayer starting next year.

Referencing recent plans to ban international students from Ontario medical schools, Premier Doug Ford said in Sudbury, Ont., on Monday that it was “unacceptable” for 18 to 20 per cent of medical education seats to be given to students coming from abroad. “That’s done. That’s gone. That’s not happening any longer,” Ford said. “100 per...

The Focus Ontario panel weighs in on whether or not Progressive Conservative Premier Doug Ford is preparing for an early election and if the Ontario NDP is ready to fight it. A PC and NDP strategist discuss their parties’ strengths and weaknesses.

On Friday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford ripped into a group of Ontario school trustees under fire for expensing a $145,000 summertime Italy trip. “The cheese slipped off the cracker with these guys,” Ford said.

Fresh polling shows that, six years into government, Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford’s party maintains a strong lead in public opinion. David Valentin explains to Colin D’Mello why the governing party is doing well and what is stopping its opponents from catching up. 

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is starting work to explore if a tunnel beneath Highway 401 is possible. As Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello reports, critics are far from convinced.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has weighed in on the end of the Liberal-NDP agreement, accusing Jagmeet Singh of factoring his pension into the timing of an election. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello reports.

The U.S. election is on the mind of the Ford government, as the presidential race heats up. The premier has even moved his top team around to focus on the States. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello reports.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford accused NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh of being a “greedy politician” who wouldn’t risk an early federal election because he “wants his pension.” Ford said he would “be floored” if there was an early federal election, stressing on Monday that Singh is simply “blowing smoke” and “putting on a big show like...

During a press conference on Monday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said it was “embarrassing” that the players of the Utah Hockey Club had to get out of their bus and walk to their game in Toronto due to congestion in the downtown core. “It’s just unacceptable,” he said.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced in Toronto, Ont., on Tuesday a $3.5-million investment for biotechnology company Roche Canada, through the Invest Ontario fund. “It’s going to advance our understanding of diseases and accelerate the delivery of groundbreaking health solutions,” Ford said.

On this week’s episode, panel reaction as battle lines are drawn between Doug Ford and Bonnie Crombie and a look at the government’s inability to define ‘attainable housing.’

As Premier Doug Ford fends off criticism that the Progressive Conservative government is engaging in cash-for-access fundraisers, one transportation industry association is telling its members to purchase multiple tickets to a party event to “deliver one clear message” to the premier. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello reports.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced rebate cheques of $200 per person, while the Ontario Liberals are promising a middle-class tax cut. The Focus Ontario panel discusses if the next election will be about tax cuts and if the federal carbon price will stick to the provincial Liberals.

A massive gun battle in Toronto’s west-end triggers new calls for stricter bail conditions. Toronto City Hall pushing back on Doug Ford’s plan to remove bike lanes along major thoroughfares. And, we’re taking you to the Distillery District where the Christmas season is underway.