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COVID-19: Ford supports ending mask mandates in Ontario, says mask use should be a ‘personal choice’
Description
March 9, 2022
Speaking in Brantford, Ont. on Wednesday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford discussed the upcoming announcement from Ontario's top doctor, Dr. Kieran Moore, that mask mandates in many indoor public settings will be lifted on March 21. Ford said he believes his government has been the "most cautious" government when it comes to COVID-19 "in North America" but said he supports ending mask mandates if the science supports it. Ford also stated he believes mask use should be a "personal choice" for Ontario residents.
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COVID-19: Ford supports ending mask mandates in Ontario, says mask use should be a ‘personal choice’01:51 | March 9, 2022 -
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‘It’s a joke’: Ford reacts to concerns that speed signs are too big02:08 | November 28, 2025 -
Road to the Ring of Fire: Ontario signs partnership deal with Marten Falls First Nation05:21 | November 27, 2025 -
Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles calls Ford government ‘corrupt,’ gets expelled from legislature00:35 | November 20, 2025 -
Ontario passes Bill 33, shifting power from school boards to province04:32 | November 20, 2025 -
Ontario legislature votes in Bill 33 to give more power over school boards02:51 | November 19, 2025 -
Ford accuses Supreme Court of backing ‘a bunch of diddlers’ over the victims of child sexual abuse01:42 | November 17, 2025 -
Ontario parents concerned about speed enforcement camera ban01:59 | November 14, 2025 -
How the Ford government plans to keep bail reform and auto theft front and centre05:30 | November 1, 2025 -
Former Trudeau staffer breaks down Ford’s impact on trade talks05:13 | November 1, 2025 -
Legault upset after Ford extends invitation to Quebec doctors02:08 | October 29, 2025
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Ford tells Quebec doctors to call him as some look to leave over compensation dispute01:33 | October 29, 2025 -
Doug Ford tells U.S. envoy to apologize for ‘unacceptable’ comments to Ontario trade rep04:31 | October 29, 2025 -
‘I’ll never apologize for fighting,’ Ontario Premier Ford addresses questions about his anti-tariff ads05:47 | October 27, 2025 -
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‘Frustration has built over time’: White House advisor on Trump’s decision to end Canada trade talks01:40 | October 24, 2025 -
Canada, Ontario spending $3B on small modular reactors02:07 | October 23, 2025 -
Unplugged: GM ending electric van production at Ontario plant01:59 | October 21, 2025 -
How will Stellantis’ U.S. move impact Canada’s auto sector?02:13 | October 15, 2025 -
The West Block: Oct. 13, 202523:23 | October 12, 2025 -
U.S. makes major move on Canadian critical minerals12:10 | October 12, 2025 -
Canada’s auto sector suffers another blow from Trump administration10:24 | October 12, 2025 -
Ontario minister vehicles caught speeding as Ford looks to remove cameras03:49 | October 11, 2025
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COVID-19: Ford supports ending mask mandates in Ontario, says mask use should be a ‘personal choice’01:51 | March 9, 2022
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Here’s the ‘one thing’ Doug Ford says Donald Trump has done for Canada02:38 | January 5, 2026
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Ontario’s new pay transparency rules take effect04:23 | January 5, 2026
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Carney giggles at Ford’s defence of infamous anti-tariff ad01:06 | December 18, 2025
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Focus Ontario: Dec. 1324:18 | December 14, 2025
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Focus Ontario: 2025 Year in Review22:03 | December 13, 2025
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ICE taps Ontario firm for 20 armoured vehicles02:06 | December 3, 2025
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‘It’s a joke’: Ford reacts to concerns that speed signs are too big02:08 | November 28, 2025
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Road to the Ring of Fire: Ontario signs partnership deal with Marten Falls First Nation05:21 | November 27, 2025
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Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles calls Ford government ‘corrupt,’ gets expelled from legislature00:35 | November 20, 2025
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Ontario legislature votes in Bill 33 to give more power over school boards02:51 | November 19, 2025
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Ford accuses Supreme Court of backing ‘a bunch of diddlers’ over the victims of child sexual abuse01:42 | November 17, 2025
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Ontario parents concerned about speed enforcement camera ban01:59 | November 14, 2025
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How the Ford government plans to keep bail reform and auto theft front and centre05:30 | November 1, 2025
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Former Trudeau staffer breaks down Ford’s impact on trade talks05:13 | November 1, 2025
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Legault upset after Ford extends invitation to Quebec doctors02:08 | October 29, 2025
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Ford tells Quebec doctors to call him as some look to leave over compensation dispute01:33 | October 29, 2025
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Doug Ford tells U.S. envoy to apologize for ‘unacceptable’ comments to Ontario trade rep04:31 | October 29, 2025
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‘I’ll never apologize for fighting,’ Ontario Premier Ford addresses questions about his anti-tariff ads05:47 | October 27, 2025
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When will the U.S. be ready to resume trade talks with Canada?04:30 | October 25, 2025
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‘Frustration has built over time’: White House advisor on Trump’s decision to end Canada trade talks01:40 | October 24, 2025
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Canada, Ontario spending $3B on small modular reactors02:07 | October 23, 2025
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Unplugged: GM ending electric van production at Ontario plant01:59 | October 21, 2025
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How will Stellantis’ U.S. move impact Canada’s auto sector?02:13 | October 15, 2025
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The West Block: Oct. 13, 202523:23 | October 12, 2025
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U.S. makes major move on Canadian critical minerals12:10 | October 12, 2025
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Canada’s auto sector suffers another blow from Trump administration10:24 | October 12, 2025
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Ontario minister vehicles caught speeding as Ford looks to remove cameras03:49 | October 11, 2025
COVID-19: Ford supports ending mask mandates in Ontario, says mask use should be a ‘personal choice’
Description
March 9, 2022
Speaking in Brantford, Ont. on Wednesday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford discussed the upcoming announcement from Ontario's top doctor, Dr. Kieran Moore, that mask mandates in many indoor public settings will be lifted on March 21. Ford said he believes his government has been the "most cautious" government when it comes to COVID-19 "in North America" but said he supports ending mask mandates if the science supports it. Ford also stated he believes mask use should be a "personal choice" for Ontario residents.
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