Ontario Premier Calls Snap Election

Premier of Canada's most populous province seeks early election because of Trump tariffs threat
The premier of Ontario, Canada's most populous province, said on Friday he would call an early election, citing the need for a strong mandate to fight against tariffs threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump.
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 Premier Calls Snap Election, Gearing Up for Fight With US on Trade
Ontario’s premier is calling an early election, saying his government needs a fresh mandate to help Canada’s fight against potential tariffs from US President Donald Trump.
Premier Ford says he'll trigger early Ontario election next week
After months of speculation, Ontario Premier Doug Ford confirmed he will call an election next Wednesday for Feb. 27, sending voters to the polls more than a year ahead of schedule.
‘We need leadership, not showmanship,’ Bonnie Crombie shares why she would be a better premier for Ontario than Doug Ford
Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie says she’s ready to become Ontario’s next premier, despite Doug Ford being “selfish” for calling an election.
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 threatens to ban US alcohol in tit-for-tat response to tariffs threat
Ontario has warned it will ban the sale of US alcohol if President Trump proceeds with plans to slap a 25% tariff on Canadian imports.
Ontario premier threatens to pull US alcohol if Trump imposes tariffs
Trump retook the Oval Office on Monday afternoon and has long threatened to introduce a 25% tariff on all Canadian and Mexican imports, unless both countries secure their borders against illegal migrants and drugs, on the first day of his administration.
Trudeau says Canada will respond to US tariffs as Ontario’s premier says Trump ‘declared war’
Trump pledged in his inaugural address that tariffs would be coming in a speech in which he promised a golden era for America. He later said Canada and Mexico could be hit with the tariffs as soon as Feb. 1, though he signed an executive order requesting a report coordinated by the Secretary of Commerce by April. 1.
Ontario Leader Will Call Election to Fight Trump Tariffs
The leader of Ontario said Jan. 24 he will be calling an election next week because he needs a mandate to fight U.S. President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs.
Premier Doug Ford confirms snap Ontario election
Ontario Premier Doug Ford plans to call a snap election Wednesday, using the threat of 25 per cent tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump as a justification. Opposition parties say early election is not necessary.
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 ...
Ontario PCs hold ‘super caucus’ meeting ahead of provincial election call
Ontario’s Progressive Conservative Party gathered on Saturday for a “super caucus” meeting at a hotel near Pearson Airport.
Ontario election call pushes parties into full-throttle campaign mode
Ontario's political parties have been preparing for months for the possibility of an early election, but next week's snap ...
Doug Ford Takes on Trump: Ontario Premier Threatens Swift Retaliation in Trade War
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is preparing to take a tough stance against the U.S., threatening economic retaliation if President ...
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford has confirmed that he plans to call a snap provincial election next Wednesday, with voters heading ...
Ford to send Ontario voters to the polls on Feb. 27: source
CTV News has learned through a senior provincial government source that Premier Doug Ford will call a snap election next Wednesday, with voting set for Feb. 27.