Trump, Ontario

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'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.
Ontario PCs hoping early election brings about 'strong mandate' to deal with Trump
The start of Donald Trump's second term as president of the United States was a driving force behind Ontario Premier Doug Ford's decision to call an early election, a member of the premier's cabinet says.
Ontario Premier Calls Early Election in Response to Trump Tariff Threat
Doug Ford, Ontario’s Conservative leader, has recently said that President Trump was “going to try to devastate our country” with a plan to impose tariffs on Canadian exports.
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.
Doug Ford wants another 4 years leading Ontario. He's launching his campaign in Windsor
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 another pressing issues: education and health care.
Ontario party leaders hit the campaign trail
Ontario's political party leaders are fanning out across the province today for their first official day on the snowy campaign trail. Premier Doug Ford was in Windsor, Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie launched in Barrie and NDP Leader Marit Stiles gathered supporters in Toronto.
How Ontario's party leaders defined themselves and their opponents on day 1 of campaign
As party leaders launched their election campaigns with prepared speeches Wednesday, NDP leader Marit Stiles was ready with ...
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 ...
Canada's most populous province Ontario to vote on Feb. 27
Ontario's legislature will be dissolved on Tuesday and the most populous Canadian province will vote on Feb. 27 to elect its ...
An unnecessary Ontario election won’t help Canada deal with Donald Trump
Due to Trump’s tariffs, Canada cannot afford to have the focus of one of its key provincial leaders diverted into trying to ...
"I’m going to hit him back": Ontario Premier Ford lays out plan to fight Trump in trade war
The Ontario premier says he's ready for a street fight if Trump makes good on threats of a trade war with Canada ...
Ontario premier threatens to ban US liquor in stores, shut off power to Americans on border
Ontario’s take-no-prisoners Premier Doug Ford is threatening to ban U.S. alcohol in stores and cut power to American homes ...
Trudeau says Canada will respond to US tariffs as Ontario's premier says Trump 'declared war'
Canada’s outgoing prime minister and the leader of the country’s oil rich province of Alberta are confident Canada can avoid ...
Opposition warns Ford comments push boundaries of 'caretaker convention' during Ontario election
Doug Ford says he will remain on duty as premier, flying to meet with American officials in the face of Donald Trump's tariff ...