Ontario, Trump

Ontario leader calls for snap election to fight Trump’s threatened tariffs
The leader of Ontario, Canada’s most populous province, on Wednesday triggered a snap election, saying he needs a strong four-year mandate to fight the tariffs threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Ontario election: From Trump to health care, here are the key issues
Ontario voters are set to head to the polls in a rare winter election. Premier Doug Ford has already been framing the snap election, coming right before an anticipated federal vote, as necessary for a strong mandate in order to best represent Ontario’s interests on the national and world stage.
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.
Tariff fight takes centre stage as Ontario election campaign kicks off
Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford pitched himself Wednesday as the best steward of the economy in the face of looming tariffs, but the other party leaders say his record from the last seven years suggests otherwise.
What Will Ontario’s Snap Election Mean for Sports Betting and iGaming?
Canada’s most populous province is off to the polls again, a contest that could have consequences for Ontario’s competitive iGaming market.
Ontario leader will call election to fight Trump’s threatened tariffs
The leader of Canada’s most populous province says he will be calling an election in Ontario because he says he needs a mandate to fight U.S.
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.
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.
Ontario election: Ford looking for 'strong, stable, 4 year mandate' amid threat of Trump tariffs
Ontario Progressive Conservative leader Doug Ford launched his re-election campaign in Windsor, Ont. Wednesday and is asking residents of Ontario for a "strong, stable, four year mandate to do whatever it takes to protect Ontario.
Ontario party leaders hit campaign trail as snap winter election begins
Ontario's political party leaders are fanning out across the province today for their first official day on the snowy campaign trail.
What you need to know about Ontario's early election call
The province wasn’t supposed to see its next vote until June 2026, but Premier Doug Ford has read the political tea leaves ...
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 ...
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Ontario election kicks off: What you need to know about the leaders’ plans
Ontario provincial party leaders are kicking off their election campaigns today ahead of the provincial election next month.
Elections Ontario hiring thousands of poll workers ahead of upcoming vote
Elections Canada is ramping up preparations to ensure every eligible voter in the province has access to the ballot, with plans to hire more than 55,000 workers.
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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.
Morning Update: Ontario prepares for an election
The Premier’s main opponents – Official Opposition NDP Leader Marit Stiles and Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie – have both ...
Here's how Torontonians are reacting to the Ontario election
With the election just four weeks away, CBC's Dale Manucdoc took to the streets to find out what issues matter to ...