‘It’s the best present I’ve ever given the mayor’: Doug Ford stands by 2018 decision to slash Toronto city council in half
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‘It’s the best present I’ve ever given the mayor’: Doug Ford stands by 2018 decision to slash Toronto city council in half
Description
March 16, 2021
When asked what he’s hoping for out of Tuesday’s Supreme Court hearing regarding slashing Toronto city council by half in 2018, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he’s heard no disagreements from any councillors about his move and stands by his decision to make the council operate more efficiently, in his view. “It’s the best present I’ve ever given the mayor,” said Ford, adding this is a joke he’d make with Toronto Mayor John Tory.
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‘It’s the best present I’ve ever given the mayor’: Doug Ford stands by 2018 decision to slash Toronto city council in half01:16 | March 16, 2021
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‘Don’t cause any problems’: Doug Ford sends message to pro-Palestinian protesters on university campuses00:48 | April 30, 2024
-
Brampton officials questioned over stay at ‘absolute gem’ hotel in Ireland00:39 | April 25, 2024
-
Canada, Ontario net historic new deal with Honda02:54 | April 25, 2024
-
Toronto mayor hopes upgrade will solve Astral garbage bin woes01:41 | April 25, 2024
-
Municipal Matters05:55 | April 25, 2024
-
Plastic Negotiations06:00 | April 24, 2024
-
Ability to Deliver on Budget Housing Promises05:23 | April 24, 2024
-
Federal Budget Reaction05:34 | April 23, 2024
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Ontario government faces lawsuit over cancellation of basic income pilot01:34 | April 22, 2024
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Focus Ontario: Full Steam Reverse22:38 | April 20, 2024
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Doug Ford blasts ‘disgusting’ overnight gas price hike in Ontario02:28 | April 18, 2024
-
3 key takeaways from the 2024 federal budget03:07 | April 17, 2024
-
Ontario rolls back UP Express changes following widespread criticism00:31 | April 17, 2024
-
Toronto’s mayor disappointed by lacking Subway funds in federal budget02:17 | April 16, 2024
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‘No brainer’: Ford welcomes federal housing funding, even if it goes directly to the municipalities01:15 | April 15, 2024
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Latest on Iran’s attack on Israel06:40 | April 15, 2024
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Federal government tells Ontario to follow rules or risk losing housing funds02:11 | April 12, 2024
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Municipal Matters: Eclipse impact on Ontario, pickleball at city council06:07 | April 12, 2024
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Union representing TTC maintenance staff issues strike deadline02:01 | April 11, 2024
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Toronto’s new island looks to Indigenous consultations for new name02:02 | April 10, 2024
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Breaking down the Trudeau government’s AI Investment05:16 | April 9, 2024
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Fine increases possible for negligent landlords in Toronto: city02:35 | April 5, 2024
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Toronto looks to make 311 data more transparent02:12 | April 2, 2024
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Cost of premier’s office surges under Doug Ford02:18 | April 2, 2024
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NDP demands feds implement national food program for students ‘immediately’: Singh02:48 | April 1, 2024
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Ford calls for Ontario school board to ‘focus on kids’ — not legal battle with social media giants00:40 | March 28, 2024
-
Ontario announces $546M deal with City of Ottawa for economic recovery, revitalization01:27 | March 28, 2024
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A closer look at this week’s municipal issues05:36 | March 28, 2024
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Plan explores expanding parkland under the Gardiner Expressway01:40 | March 27, 2024
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Big spending Ford government budget under scrutiny02:49 | March 27, 2024
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Finance Minister Addresses Tabled Ontario Budget05:07 | March 27, 2024
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‘It’s the best present I’ve ever given the mayor’: Doug Ford stands by 2018 decision to slash Toronto city council in half01:16 | March 16, 2021
-
‘Don’t cause any problems’: Doug Ford sends message to pro-Palestinian protesters on university campuses00:48 | April 30, 2024
-
Brampton officials questioned over stay at ‘absolute gem’ hotel in Ireland00:39 | April 25, 2024
-
Canada, Ontario net historic new deal with Honda02:54 | April 25, 2024
-
Toronto mayor hopes upgrade will solve Astral garbage bin woes01:41 | April 25, 2024
-
Municipal Matters05:55 | April 25, 2024
-
Plastic Negotiations06:00 | April 24, 2024
-
Ability to Deliver on Budget Housing Promises05:23 | April 24, 2024
-
Federal Budget Reaction05:34 | April 23, 2024
-
Ontario government faces lawsuit over cancellation of basic income pilot01:34 | April 22, 2024
-
Focus Ontario: Full Steam Reverse22:38 | April 20, 2024
-
Doug Ford blasts ‘disgusting’ overnight gas price hike in Ontario02:28 | April 18, 2024
-
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-
Ontario rolls back UP Express changes following widespread criticism00:31 | April 17, 2024
-
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-
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-
Latest on Iran’s attack on Israel06:40 | April 15, 2024
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Municipal Matters: Eclipse impact on Ontario, pickleball at city council06:07 | April 12, 2024
-
Union representing TTC maintenance staff issues strike deadline02:01 | April 11, 2024
-
Toronto’s new island looks to Indigenous consultations for new name02:02 | April 10, 2024
-
Breaking down the Trudeau government’s AI Investment05:16 | April 9, 2024
-
Fine increases possible for negligent landlords in Toronto: city02:35 | April 5, 2024
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Toronto looks to make 311 data more transparent02:12 | April 2, 2024
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Cost of premier’s office surges under Doug Ford02:18 | April 2, 2024
-
NDP demands feds implement national food program for students ‘immediately’: Singh02:48 | April 1, 2024
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Ford calls for Ontario school board to ‘focus on kids’ — not legal battle with social media giants00:40 | March 28, 2024
-
Ontario announces $546M deal with City of Ottawa for economic recovery, revitalization01:27 | March 28, 2024
-
A closer look at this week’s municipal issues05:36 | March 28, 2024
-
Plan explores expanding parkland under the Gardiner Expressway01:40 | March 27, 2024
-
Big spending Ford government budget under scrutiny02:49 | March 27, 2024
-
Finance Minister Addresses Tabled Ontario Budget05:07 | March 27, 2024
‘It’s the best present I’ve ever given the mayor’: Doug Ford stands by 2018 decision to slash Toronto city council in half
Description
March 16, 2021
When asked what he’s hoping for out of Tuesday’s Supreme Court hearing regarding slashing Toronto city council by half in 2018, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he’s heard no disagreements from any councillors about his move and stands by his decision to make the council operate more efficiently, in his view. “It’s the best present I’ve ever given the mayor,” said Ford, adding this is a joke he’d make with Toronto Mayor John Tory.
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