Premier Doug Ford remains tight-lipped on whether he will call for an early election in Ontario, but said if incoming president Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs take effect -- and the province needs to approve a stimulus bill to support the economy -- a vote would be necessary.

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'Let the people decide', Ford says of any potential stimulus spending amid Trump tariff threat

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he may have to “let the people decide” if his government should spend billions to offset the impact of potential incoming American tariffs. The comments mark the premier’s strongest indication yet that he may be planning to call an election before the fixed date in 2026.

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Ford said if tariffs hit Canadian goods, it could mean the provincial government needs to spend billions to stimulate the economy.

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Doug Ford gives clearest hint yet of early Ontario election, points finger at Trump, tariffs

Premier Doug Ford might be kinda, possibly thinking about maybe calling an early election, but don’t bet on it yet. Yes, Ford has been toying with the idea of an early election since last spring, but he’s never been committed to it. Now, though, he may have no choice.

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he may have to “let the people decide” if his government should spend billions to offset the impact of potential incoming American tariffs. The comments mark the premier’s strongest indication yet that he may be planning to call an election before the fixed date in 2026.  Speaking to reporters at the Royal Ontario Museum Monday, Ford fuelled the speculation of an early election call that has swirled thr…

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford has offered the strongest indication yet that he could call an early election in a matter of weeks, suggesting that if Donald Trump levies tariffs on Canadian goods, Ford may seek a new mandate more than a year ahead of schedule. Speaking at a news conference on Monday, Ford said if 25 per cent tariffs hit Canadian goods, it could mean the provincial government needs to spend billions to stimulate the economy, a decisio…

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