Ford, Ontario

Why calling an election now helps Doug Ford and his Ontario PCs
While Premier Doug Ford insists that U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threat is why he's calling an election 15 months ahead of schedule, there are plenty of reasons why the timing is politically advantageous to Ford and his Ontario PC Party.
Ford calls snap election for Feb. 27
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has officially set a provincial election in motion for Feb. 27, more than a year before the next fixed election date. The election had been set for June 2026, but Ford confirmed last week he would trigger the vote, saying he needs a new mandate to deal with four years of a Donald Trump presidency in the United States.
Ontario leader calls for snap election to fight Trump’s threatened tariffs
The leader of Ontario, Canada’s most populous province, has kicked off his provincial election campaign, saying he needs a strong mandate to fight the tariffs threatened by U.S.
Doug Ford makes his case for re-election amid tariff threats in Windsor, Ont. on Wednesday
Ontario PC leader Doug Ford launched his re-election campaign in Windsor on Wednesday. He says he needs a strong mandate to respond to threats of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump. But protesters outside Ford's campaign launch reminded him of other pressing issues: education and health care.
Doug Ford visits lieutenant-governor to dissolve legislature for early Ontario election
The Lieutenant Governor of Ontario has accepted Premier Doug Ford's ask to dissolve the legislature for an early election that will officially begin on Wednesday.
Ontario's 'Captain Canada' calls snap election as Trump tariff threat looms
Ontario premier Doug Ford has triggered an early election in the province, saying he needs a strong mandate to take on the tariff threat.
PC Leader Doug Ford says he'll honour Ontario's electric vehicle commitment
Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford says if re-elected, he will honour the province's commitment to the electric vehicle sector should U.S. President Donald Trump end a subsidy program.
Ford Calls an Election While Students Continue to Call for Help
Our province is in crisis, and Ontarians are asking for help. On January 27, our Association proudly stood with unions from across the province to amplify the voices of Ontario workers. Doug Ford ...
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Ford's $17.8 billion pre-election power play
PC Leader Doug Ford is positioning affordable energy as a cornerstone of his mission of making Ontario an energy superpower.
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Day 2 of Ontario Election 2025: Here’s the latest from the campaign trail
It’s day two on the provincial campaign trail, and the four Ontario party leaders are setting the stage for a heated race.
Family doctors, tariffs and Doug Ford’s early election call dominate first day of campaign
The writ has dropped, and Ontario has officially entered its 44th election cycle. Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles, ...
Ontario election campaigns launch as Ford vows to fight tariffs and opposition parties aim at health care
Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles launched her campaign in Toronto, pitching herself as the best person to fight back against ...
Early Ontario election official after Ford meets with lieutenant-governor
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has officially triggered an early provincial election for Feb. 27 after meeting with Ontario's ...