Trump, Ontario

With Trump's tariffs now on hold, will Ontario's election campaign shift gears?
Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford is trying his utmost to make the threat of tariffs the entire focus of the election campaign. The other party leaders are trying their utmost to shift the narrative away from tariffs to other big things at stake for Ontario voters.
Doug Ford leads in Ontario election, but Trump's tariffs aren't first priority for voters: poll
The new poll from Leger shows that 47 per cent of Ontarians say they’ve decided to vote — or are leaning towards voting — for Ford’s incumbent PCs. The Ontario Liberals, led by Bonnie Crombie, the former mayor of Mississauga, trail with the support of 23 per cent of Ontarians. The New Democrats, led by Merit Stiles, have just 17 per cent.
Ontario election: Tariff reprieve makes room for health, education, transit in campaign
The threat of tariffs is on hold until after the election, offering opposition parties the chance to try and shift the conversation onto topics like health care and education.
Ontario Election 2025: A temporary tariff reprieve, but is it for candidates?
Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie says now that U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to pause his threat to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods for at least 30 days, Ford has lost his excuse for this election. She says the Feb. 27 election should be about both protecting the province and fixing the public health-care system.
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.
Ontario is 'ripping up' $68M Starlink contract over Trump tariffs
Ontario is backing out of a $68 million contract with Starlink over President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada, which are set to go into effect tomorrow.
Ontario Election 2025: Trump tariffs hitting as election picks up steam
The 25 per cent tariffs imposed on goods from Canada and Mexico by American President Donald Trump start Tuesday, causing havoc for the manufacturing and agricultural industries north of the border, and shaping the Ontario election.
Ontario premier halts retaliatory measures after Trump tariff pause
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said his province would pause its retaliatory measures this week after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 30-day pause on his planned tariffs targeting Canada.
Ford defends dual roles as Ontario election campaigner and premier fighting tariffs
TORONTO — Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford is defending simultaneously wearing two hats, campaigning in a snap election he called and taking anti-tariff actions as premier.
Ontario Premier Ends Contract With Starlink Over Trump's Tariffs
Doug Ford, the premier of Ontario, one of Canada's largest provinces, announced on his Twitter account that he would be ending a massive, $68 million contract with Elon Musk's company, Starlink, that was signed in November and meant to provide high speed internet access to residents in Northern and Rural Ontario.
How to cast a ballot early and on Ontario's election day in Hamilton and area
The snap election triggered on Jan. 29 will be held Feb. 27. There are a number of ways to cast your ballot — here's what you ...
Ontario election 2025: Where the party leaders are on Wednesday, Feb. 5
Here’s where the leaders of Ontario’s main political parties are on Wednesday, Feb. 5: Pickering: Ford will make an announcement at 1 p.m. in Pickering. He will also visit workers and tour a Kubota ...
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Ontario election should be about health, education as tariff threat paused, Liberals and NDP say
NDP Leader Marit Stiles and Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie say it’s time for the election campaign to focus on provincial ...
Here's who's running in the provincial election in Hamilton, Burlington, Niagara and area
Ontario voters are set to go to the polls on Feb. 27, and while some parties are still scrambling to choose candidates, many ...
Promises made on key issues in the 2025 Ontario election
A list of the promises made by the Ontario PCs, NDP, Liberals and Greens ahead of the 2025 provincial election.
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Ontario voter turnout hit a record low in 2022. Will this election be any different?
TORONTO — The last time Ontarians went to the polls, the province recorded the lowest voter turnout in its election history.