Ford Government
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Progressive Conservatives set Ford Fest for Scarborough ahead of key byelectionStaff and MPPs in the Ford government are being asked to beef up the attendance numbers at Premier Doug Ford’s annual community barbecue — nicknamed Ford Fest — as the Progressive Conservative Party looks to “build momentum” ahead of the Scarborough Southwest byelection. While the Ford government has yet to call the byelection to replace...PoliticsMay 5
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5 inmates still missing in Ontario after accidental release, government indicatesAfter Global News revealed issues with Ontario routinely releasing inmates by mistake, Ford admitted in mid-April that at least six were still on the loose.PoliticsMay 4
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Ford government planning new powers for transit constables to deal with drug useSolicitor General Michael Kerzner teased new legislative changes he said would let special constables issue tickets to people using drugs on public transit.CanadaMay 4
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‘We’ve moved on’: Ford government won’t share private jet sale documentsThe Ford government said it had taken possession of a second-hand Bombardier Challenger 650 and then sold it again for the same $28.9 million it bought it for.PoliticsMay 1
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Group preparing legal challenge to Ford government freedom of information clampdownDemocracy Watch announced Thursday it is working to file a challenge to a transparency clampdown included in the Ford government's 2026 budget.PoliticsApr 30
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Amid public pullback, Premier Ford headlines ‘exclusive’ event at members-only clubPremier Doug Ford is headlining an 'exclusive members only' event at a private club in Toronto, where attendees are being promised the opportunity for 'connection and dialogue.'CanadaApr 30
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Group calls on Ontario to redirect alcohol revenue to deal with harms of drinkingThe Canada Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Research Network said it is worried by Ontario's moves to enable more drinking, and wants to see some funding go to education.CanadaApr 30
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Ontario records largest unemployment rate increase in Canada: FAOA new report from the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario found job creation slowed in 2025, with 80,900 jobs created last year.EconomyApr 29
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Canadian government announces another $145M for Toronto, Vancouver World Cup matchesThe minister of public safety announced the funding on Wednesday at Toronto's BMO Field Stadium, which will host five group stage games and one knock-out match for the tournament.CanadaApr 29
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New poll puts leaderless Ontario Liberals ahead of Ford’s Progressive ConservativesThe leaderless Ontario Liberals have nudged ahead of the PCs, according to a new poll released after the premier's private jet reversal and changes to freedom-of-information laws.CanadaApr 29
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