47 h. ago Ford government obfuscated Greenbelt records through code words: commissioner

Premier Doug Ford's office says the government has taken several steps to strengthen record-keeping practices

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4 d. ago Annual Ford Fest barbecue this Friday at Etobicoke’s Centennial Park

The latest edition of Ford Fest is fast approaching. Ontario Premier Doug Ford is hosting his annual community barbecue at Centennial Park in Etobicoke this Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. And it is free to attend with no registration required. “Get ready for an evening of fun [and] community spirit,” Ford said in […]

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8 d. ago Ottawa mayor meets with premier and prime minister over 'mutual priorities'

Mark Sutcliffe presented the case for the national capital in separate sessions with Doug Ford and Mark Carney this week.

Politics

9 d. ago Ontario to make Ring of Fire a special economic zone ‘as quickly as possible’: Ford

Part of new law that seeks to speed up the building of large projects, particularly mines

Events

9 d. ago Ring of Fire to be made special economic zone ’quickly as possible:’ Ford

Ontario intends to designate the mineral-rich Ring of Fire as a so-called special economic zone “as quickly as possible,” Premier Doug Ford said Thursday. Ford said he and several ministers will consult all summer with First Nations about the new law that allows the Ontario government to suspend provincial and municipal rules before making the […]

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10 d. ago Mark Carney and Donald Trump in ‘deep discussions’ on trade: Doug Ford

Ontario premier says Canada should retaliate if not deal can't be reached on latest tariff increases to steel, aluminum

Economics

1 week ago Ford remains popular, but half think Ontario is ‘on the wrong track’: Leger poll

Trade war leadership has boosted premier's popularity, but skepticism remains on housing, affordability and health care

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1 week ago Comprendre l’amour de Danielle Smith, Doug Ford et François Legault pour Mark Carney

Les astres sont drôlement alignés au pays.

Transport

1 week ago ’DIPLOMACY ENDS TODAY:’ First Nations warn of protests over mining law

Premier Doug Ford’s government has given itself the power to suspend provincial and municipal laws for chosen projects in areas it deems to have economic importance, citing the need to speed up development of mines, but First Nations warn confrontation is brewing. Known as Bill 5, the legislation sparked a firestorm of anger among First […]

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1 week ago Ontario passes controversial mining law as Doug Ford warns against blockades

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government has given itself the power to suspend provincial and municipal laws for chosen projects in areas it deems to have economic importance. On Wednesday afternoon, the province passed Bill 5, the so-called Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, which has sparked a firestorm of anger among First […]

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1 week ago Ontario expected to pass controversial mining law; Ford warns against blockades

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government is expected to pass a controversial mining law that gives it the power to suspend provincial and municipal laws for chosen projects in areas it deems to have economic importance. If Bill 5 ends up being challenged and found unconstitutional in court, Ford wouldn’t say if he would […]

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1 week ago Tarifs doublés sur l’acier et l’aluminium: le Canada devrait doubler ses contre

Le Canada devrait doubler ses contre-tarifs en réponse à la hausse des droits de douane de Trump, a dit Doug Ford en entrevue à CNN mercredi.

Economics

1 week ago Eby fires back at Ford over suggestion B.C. would accept 2nd oil pipeline

B.C. Premier David Eby says he won't support a new oil pipeline through the province, dismissing Ontario Premier Doug Ford's suggestion that Eby would change his mind.

Events

1 week ago Eglinton Crosstown LRT on track to open by September, Ford says

Doug Ford made the comments at an unrelated event on Tuesday, where he said the Eglinton LRT was on track to open by September, with final testing planned soon.

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1 week ago Eglinton Crosstown LRT could be open by September: Doug Ford

The project had an initial 2020 completion date and is at least $1 billion overbudget

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1 week ago Hundreds of First Nations members protest mining bill at Queen’s Park

Premier Doug Ford’s government is pushing through a controversial mining bill despite the protests of several hundred First Nations members who came from the far north to the front lawn of Queen’s Park on Monday. “Kill Bill 5, kill Bill 5,” the crowd chanted. The province moved to shut down debate on a mining law […]

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1 week ago Ontario signs fresh interprovincial trade agreements, adding Alberta, Sask. and PEI

On Sunday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford signed several memoranda of understanding with other provinces, mutually promising to remove interprovincial frictions on trade.

Economics

1 week ago Ontario PCs to limit debate on controversial Bill 5, among other legislation

Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government is moving to shut down debate on its most controversial piece of legislation this legislative session.

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1 week ago Doug Ford met la pression pour que le Québec dise oui à un oléoduc

Les premiers canadiens se réunissent lundi à Saskatoon pour discuter d’économie et de projets interprovinciaux.

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1 week ago Doug Ford and Scott Moe agree to work on eliminating trade barriers on eve of first ministers’ meeting

The premiers have turned their attention to internal trade barriers in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war

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