26th premier of Ontario since 2018
Taxpayers on the hook for $9M to study Doug Ford's Highway 401 tunnel idea: Ontario taxpayers are set to spend $9.1 million to learn if or how it is ...
cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/doug-ford-highway-401-tunnel-study-cost-9.6969989
Ontario Premier: Reagan tariff ad is 'the best ad that ever ran': Doug Ford said that the Reagan ad that derailed trade talks with Trump is the "best ad that ...
businessinsider.com/ontario-premier-not-sorry-for-airing-anti-tariff-reagan-ad-2025-10
‘Can’t make this up!’: Ford government faces questions over nearly $10M going to company with ties to ‘adult entertainment’
cp24.com/politics/queens-park/2025/11/05/cant-make-this-up-ford-government-faces-questions-over-nearly-10m-going-to-company-with-ties-to-adult-entertainment/
OpinionRicardo Tranjan: Think Doug Ford has walked back his war on tenants? There’s more to come. Here’s how it should be fought.
thestar.com/opinion/contributors/think-doug-ford-has-walked-back-his-war-on-tenants-theres-more-to-come-heres/article_107d8956-707b-4a4a-bdaa-7369549217af.html
Canada's prime minister Mark Carney apologises to Donald Trump over anti-tariff advert featuring Ronald Reagan
news.sky.com/story/canadas-prime-minister-mark-carney-apologises-to-donald-trump-over-anti-tariff-advert-featuring-ronald-reagan-13461644
Key FactsCarney Apologizes Amid US-Canada Trade Dispute
Nov 1, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
- Prime Minister Mark Carney advised Ontario Premier Doug Ford against running the controversial anti-tariff advertisement.
- Carney apologized to US President Donald Trump at a dinner in South Korea for the offensive ad campaign.
- The ad campaign resulted in Trump ending trade talks and threatening to impose additional tariffs on Canadian goods.
- Despite tensions, Carney stated Canada maintains the strongest trade deal with the US and remains composed.
I’m the one who is responsible, in my role as prime minister, for the relationship with the president of the U.S., and the federal government is responsible for the foreign relationship with the U.S. government.— Mark Carney at a press conference as he wrapped a nine-day trip to Asia.
Doug Ford under fire over 47% increase in political donation limits: In the wake of Attorney General Doug Downey announcing the Tories were increasing maximum ...
thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-under-fire-over-47-increase-in-political-donation-limits/article_908c12dd-2769-46a7-88cb-18d523c984ba.html
OpinionDoug Ford unfairly tilts the electoral table: Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government aims to increase contribution limits and eliminate fixed election ...
theglobeandmail.com/opinion/editorials/article-doug-ford-unfairly-tilts-the-electoral-table/
Doug Ford tells feds to 'immediately' overturn Supreme Court ruling against mandatory child porn sentences
cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/doug-ford-supreme-court-child-porn-9.6962378
Ford: ‘You could put me on a stretching rack, I wouldn’t apologize’ to Trump: Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he’ll ‘never apologize to Donald Trump’ over the ...
ctvnews.ca/video/2025/11/03/ford-you-could-put-me-on-a-stretching-rack-i-wouldnt-apologize-to-trump/
Doug Ford launches feasibility study of an east-west oil pipeline: The premier is taking another step in his push for an east-west energy pipeline.
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Buying a new car? Hidden cameras show some Ontario dealerships adding extra charges and features
cbc.ca/news/marketplace/car-dealerships-ontario-price-9.6969143
‘It’s not about the ad, it’s about finding every excuse in the world to not get a deal’: Ford
ctvnews.ca/video/2025/10/27/its-not-about-the-ad-its-about-finding-every-excuse-in-the-world-to-not-get-a-deal-ford/
U.S. government official refers to Doug Ford as ‘Prime Minister of Ontario’ during TV interview
thestar.com/news/ontario/u-s-government-official-refers-to-doug-ford-as-prime-minister-of-ontario-during-tv/article_3a554c6b-64e8-4c39-b552-42a3a908db84.html
Doug Ford says his Reagan-inspired anti-tariff ad wasn’t meant to provoke but to “inform the American people.” Still, President Trump’s response was swift ... Show more
Trump melts down over Canadian ad showing Ronald Reagan warning of tariffs: The president continued furiously posting on Truth Social after calling off trade ...
salon.com/2025/10/24/trump-melts-down-over-canadian-ad-showing-ronald-reagan-warning-of-tariffs/
thecanadianpressnews.ca Oct 30
Ford government to limit debate, skip public hearings on bill to scrap speed cameras
thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/ford-government-to-limit-debate-skip-public-hearings-on-bill-to-scrap-speed-cameras/article_316a97b9-c35f-5024-b8f8-09fca3b5c32c.html
Who is Doug Ford, the Canadian politician pushing Trump's buttons?: In his first campaign to lead Ontario, Ford started out as a Trump-style populist ...
npr.org/2025/10/27/nx-s1-5587701/doug-ford-canada-tariffs-ad-trump
Key FactsDoug Ford’s Shift in US-Canada Trade Conflict
Oct 28, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
- Doug Ford initially mirrored Trump’s populist rhetoric during his 2018 Ontario campaign.
- After winning, Ford moderated his stance and earned praise for managing Ontario’s COVID-19 response.
- In 2025, Ford spearheaded opposition to Trump’s tariffs using a TV ad quoting Reagan’s anti-protectionism message.
- This campaign contributed to a temporary suspension of trade negotiations between Canada and the United States.
President Trump is promising steep and sweeping tariffs that will devastate our economy and put hundreds of thousands of people out of work.— Doug Ford told voters about the impact of Trump's tariffs on the Canadian economy.
Accusations of cronyism have long dogged Doug Ford: Ford and his government have been accused of favouritism numerous times since he was elected in 2018.
thestar.com/politics/provincial/accusations-of-cronyism-have-long-dogged-doug-ford/article_29fe68db-0379-4dc5-8863-3646431a0d8c.html
OpinionEdward Keenan: Toronto is building more homes. When will Mark Carney and Doug Ford chip in?
thestar.com/opinion/star-columnists/toronto-is-building-more-homes-when-will-mark-carney-and-doug-ford-chip-in/article_02810fd9-cf04-4171-ac4c-9382a0e0a666.html
Doug Ford has no regrets about ‘viral’ Reagan ad that angered Donald Trump: While Ontario has paused the $75 million campaign after Ford spoke with Prime ...
thestar.com/politics/federal/doug-ford-has-no-regrets-about-viral-reagan-ad-that-angered-donald-trump/article_9d33d9f0-afed-4091-861c-8c39074ea758.html
OpinionWhy Canada's ad quoting Reagan got under Trump's skin: An ad quoting Ronald Reagan's opposition to tariffs and funded by the Canadian province of Ontario upset ...
msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/ontario-doug-ford-tariffs-reagan-trump-rcna240378
Key FactsCanada’s Trade Tactics Trigger U.S. Negotiation Collapse
Oct 28, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: foxbusiness.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: foxbusiness.com
- President Trump canceled trade negotiations with Canada following Ontario’s ad using Reagan’s words to oppose his tariff policies.
- Canada has maintained protectionist trade policies for decades, including strict dairy supply controls and steep tariffs on Chinese imports.
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford described the ad as factual and aimed at informing American audiences with Reagan’s voice.
- The Reagan Foundation stated the ad selectively edited Reagan’s speech, noting he imposed tariffs due to unfair trade practices.
Over the long run such trade barriers hurt every American worker and consumer.— Ronald Reagan in a radio address in April 1987, quoted by the Ontario government to criticize Trump's tariff policies.
Doug Ford to raise campaign donation limits by 47% and end fixed election dates: Along with ending the practice of set election dates every four years ...
thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-to-raise-campaign-donation-limits-by-47-and-end-fixed-election-dates/article_50104c0f-3c43-449a-b64f-3571689ec10e.html
‘Stronger together’: Ford reacts as Trump axes trade talks over TV ad: Ontario Premier Doug Ford has issued a response after U.S. President Donald Trump said he ...
globalnews.ca/news/11492823/donald-trump-axes-trade-talks-ontario-tv-ad/
Carney asked Ford 'a couple of times' to pull anti-tariff ad, Ont. premier says
cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/carney-asked-ford-to-pull-anti-tariff-ad-9.6964875
Ontario sets date to remove speed cameras, temporary signs to be installed: Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria said an omnibus red tape bill ...
globalnews.ca/news/11502667/ontario-speed-camera-removal-date/
Martin Regg Cohn: Doug Ford’s message to America reveals Donald Trump’s weakness: There’s nothing’s wrong with reminding Americans of the anti-protectionist ...
thestar.com/politics/political-opinion/doug-fords-message-to-america-reveals-donald-trumps-weakness/article_7d748461-de46-4b55-961c-edbf28553120.html
Ontario won’t meet rural broadband target, partly due to cancelling Starlink deal
globalnews.ca/news/11504865/ford-government-broadband-internet-deadlined-missed-starlink/
Why Canada’s Reagan Tariff Ad Made President Trump so Angry: The ad, run by the government of Ontario, led the U.S. to halt trade negotiations with Canada this ...
adweek.com/brand-marketing/why-canadas-reagan-tariff-ad-made-president-trump-so-angry/
Key FactsCanada’s Trade Tensions Escalate Over Protectionism
Oct 27, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: foxbusiness.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: foxbusiness.com
- Canada maintains longstanding protectionist policies including steep tariffs on dairy and other imports.
- Ontario released a campaign ad quoting Ronald Reagan to challenge Trump’s tariff measures.
- Following the ad, Trump canceled trade discussions, accusing Canada of misrepresenting Reagan’s stance.
- The Reagan Foundation stated the ad selectively edited Reagan’s speech, mischaracterizing his tariff justification.
Doug Ford calls on U.S. ambassador to apologize after tirade over anti-tariff ad
bnnbloomberg.ca/business/2025/10/29/doug-ford-calls-on-us-ambassador-to-apologize-after-tirade-over-anti-tariff-ad/
Ford tells Newsom to ‘talk to your friend in the Oval Office’ if he wants California liquor back on Ontario shelves
ctvnews.ca/toronto/article/ford-tells-newsom-to-talk-to-your-friend-in-the-oval-office-if-he-wants-california-liquor-back-on-ontario-shelves/
Liberals ask integrity commission to investigate minister over skills development fund
globalnews.ca/news/11508270/david-piccini-integrity-commissioner-investigation-request-liberals/
Doug Ford takes his anti-tariff case to influential U.S. newspapers: Ford has penned pieces that appeared in the Washington Post on Friday and in the Wall Street ...
thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-takes-his-anti-tariff-case-to-influential-u-s-newspapers/article_7380cffa-0efd-4115-8c55-e5c2583af593.html
Mark Carney says he apologized to Donald Trump over Ontario anti-tariff ad, asked Doug Ford not to air it
nationalpost.com/news/canada/carney-trump-apology-tariff-ad
Ontario premier provokes Trump's ire once again with Reagan ad: Doug Ford has again complicated the country’s delicate trade negotiations with the U.S.
reuters.com/business/media-telecom/ontario-premier-provokes-trumps-ire-once-again-with-reagan-ad-2025-10-25/
Who is Champagne, the minister selling Canadians on Carney’s 1st budget?: Champagne is an old-school retail politician who prefers pressing the flesh to digital ...
globalnews.ca/news/11509851/canada-federal-budget-2025-francois-philippe-champagne-mark-carney/
Ontario government backs down on consultations to end rent control, indefinite leases
cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-backs-down-proposal-rent-control-9.6954571
OpinionOntario renters, cyclists, environmentalists concerned about Ford omnibus bill: Renters, cyclists and environmentalists are expressing frustration with the ...
cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-bill-60-omnibus-debate-9.6960683
OpinionÉric Blais: The real reason why Trump was so enraged by Doug Ford’s Reagan ad: Sometimes the truth hurts.
thestar.com/opinion/contributors/the-real-reason-why-trump-was-so-enraged-by-doug-fords-reagan-ad/article_7ce98503-16b5-47f1-927d-3a7b442f26d5.html
LIVE UPDATES | Anti-tariff ad that angered Trump to air during World Series, Ontario's Ford says | CBC
cbc.ca/news/canada/livestory/live-updates-anti-tariff-ad-that-angered-trump-to-air-during-world-series-ontario-s-ford-says-9.6951609
Doug Ford accuses Ticketmaster of ‘gouging the people’ after Jays World Series tickets soar in price
thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-accuses-ticketmaster-of-gouging-the-people-after-jays-world-series-tickets-soar-in/article_2c13a07d-7d7c-4f15-9ae9-733af7e95624.html
The Globe and Mail Nov 03
Ford says he has ‘different recollection’ of talk with Carney about anti-tariff ad
theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-carney-trump-apology-ford-reagan-ad/
OpinionDoug Ford’s retreat on this controversial idea shows why we must keep fighting him on housing
thestar.com/opinion/contributors/doug-fords-retreat-on-this-controversial-idea-shows-why-we-must-keep-fighting-him-on/article_02030341-ee5a-466a-b7b7-a5abf4b47490.html
Paid articlePaywall Premier Ford calls fixed date election rules enacted by Liberals a ‘fake law’: Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls a fixed election date rule his government is ...
thestar.com/politics/premier-ford-calls-fixed-date-election-rules-enacted-by-liberals-a-fake-law/article_d6f7037f-ce19-5e93-8d29-a6fabf4b6c0d.html
Paid articlePaywall‘Reagan knew that we are stronger together’: Ford responds after Trump calls off trade talks
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Doug Ford defends anti-tariff ad that infuriated Trump, says trade talks have done nothing to protect auto workers
bnnbloomberg.ca/business/2025/10/27/doug-ford-defends-anti-tariff-ad-that-infuriated-trump-says-trade-talks-have-done-nothing-to-protect-auto-workers/
Return to office for Ontario civil servants 'unnecessarily confusing,' unions say
cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-civil-servants-return-to-office-9.6955285
The Globe and Mail Oct 27
Carney saw Reagan anti-tariff ad before it aired, Ford says : Ontario Premier calls it ‘the most successful ad in the history of North America’
theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-doug-ford-defends-ontario-tariff-reagan-ad/
Trump ends trade talks with Canada over tariffs ad: Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he’s pulling the TV ad that caused President Donald Trump to say he was ending ...
apnews.com/article/trump-canada-trade-tariffs-a0cfd202ef6f22052827b784be708fd6
Doug Ford signs ‘historic’ deal to fast track the Ring of Fire — but no timeline on when mining could start
thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-signs-historic-deal-to-fast-track-the-ring-of-fire---/article_789b599c-38c5-40c7-8970-2f12d3e1dd3b.html
Reagan ad that infuriated Trump set to run during World Series: Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Friday the anti-tariffs advertisement featuring former President ...
thehill.com/policy/international/5572251-ontario-ad-trump-tariffs-world-series/
Trump’s attack on Ontario’s Reagan ad helped amplify its reach: In the global portfolio of political ads that changed history, a handful stand out.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-25/trump-s-attack-on-ontario-s-reagan-ad-helped-amplify-its-reach/
Trump raises tariffs on Canadian goods in response to Reagan advert: Saying that airing the advert was a hostile act, Trump announces an additional 10% on top of ...
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2ljgrm78zo
Anti-tariff ad will run this weekend and then be paused, Doug Ford says after speaking with Mark Carney
thestar.com/politics/federal/anti-tariff-ad-will-run-this-weekend-and-then-be-paused-doug-ford-says-after/article_25febe58-b116-4a9a-981d-cc3173ffc2c9.html
Here’s The Canadian Viral Video That Triggered Trump Into A Full-Blown Meltdown: The president cut off trade talks because of this video.
huffpost.com/entry/trump-canada-reagan-video_n_68fb2227e4b004dff450aacd
Trump says he is hitting Canada with extra 10% tariff over ‘fraudulent’ Reagan ad
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-canada-reagan-ad-tariffs-b2852273.html
Ontario’s anti-tariff advertisement will be shown during World Series broadcast, despite Trump’s termination of trade talks
ctvnews.ca/toronto/politics/queens-park/article/premier-ford-responds-to-trumps-comments-on-ontarios-fake-anti-tariff-ads-termination-of-trade-talks/
Trump slaps 10% extra tariff on Canada over Reagan trade ad: President Donald Trump is imposing an extra 10% tariff on Canadian imports for what he says is a ...
cnbc.com/2025/10/24/trump-canada-doug-ford-reagan-trade-tariffs.html
Ontario anti-tariff Reagan ad will run on U.S. broadcast of World Series despite Trump ire
nationalpost.com/news/politics/trump-says-trade-talks-with-canada-terminated-claiming-ontario-used-fake-anti-tariff-reagan-ad
Feds, province to spend $3B on mini nuclear power plant in Bowmanville, Ont.: Ontario and the federal government are spending a collective $3 billion to build ...
cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/carney-ford-announce-smr-spending-9.6949828
Opposition parties call on Ford to fire labour minister over $2.5B training fund controversy
cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-training-fund-labour-minister-premier-fire-9.6949376
Trump to Increase Canada Tariffs by 10% After Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s Ronald Reagan Ad
thewrap.com/trump-increase-canada-tariffs-10-percent-ronald-reagan-ad/
Trump cancels trade talks with Canada over anti-tariffs advert: The US president says he is axing negotiations over an advert that used Ronald Reagan speaking ...
bbc.com/news/articles/cdjrlmd4pmeo
The Globe and Mail Oct 20
Ford faces deluge of questions about skills fund as Ontario Legislature returns : Opposition MPs accuse government of rewarding friends with contracts
theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-ontario-legislature-returns-doug-ford-skills-development-fund/
Ontario Premier Says He'll Pull Ad That Prompted Trump To End Trade Talks With Canada
huffpost.com/entry/canadian-premier-pull-ad-prompted-trump-end-trade-talks_n_68fbca3be4b0bc7dc61fef19
Doug Ford facing pressure to release details of financial support for General Motors
thestar.com/business/doug-ford-facing-pressure-to-release-details-of-financial-support-for-general-motors/article_6bf65c7b-63f5-4c1d-a89b-29f3f83cb334.html
Ontario premier says he will pause anti-tariff ad that angered Trump: The advertisement will be paused from Monday so "trade talks can resume" with the US ...
bbc.com/news/articles/czr18g3j4j7o
Doug Ford says he’ll pause anti-tariff ad that infuriated Trump as of next week, but will still show it during World Series
cp24.com/politics/queens-park/2025/10/24/doug-ford-says-hell-pause-anti-tariff-ad-that-infuriated-trump-as-of-next-week-but-will-still-show-it-during-world-series/
Ontario pulls anti-tariff Reagan ad after Trump terminated Canada trade talks: Ontario's leader Doug Ford on Friday said he would pull an anti-tariff ad campaign ...
france24.com/en/americas/20251024-ontario-pulls-anti-tariff-reagan-ad-after-trump-terminated-canada-trade-talks
Doug Ford defends anti-tariff ad that infuriated Trump, says trade talks have done nothing to protect auto workers
cp24.com/politics/queens-park/2025/10/27/doug-ford-defends-anti-tariff-ad-that-infuriated-trump-says-trade-talks-have-done-nothing-to-protect-auto-workers/
Trump raises tariffs on Canadian goods in response to Reagan advert: Saying that airing the advert was a hostile act, Trump announced an additional 10% "over and ...
bbc.com/news/articles/cx2ljgrm78zo
Louvre arrests, Canada tariffs, Trump in Asia and shutdown hot dogs : U.S. President Donald Trump announces a 10% tariff hike on Canada after Ontario Premier ...
reuters.com/podcasts/louvre-arrests-canada-tariffs-trump-asia-shutdown-hot-dogs-2025-10-26/
Canada Pulls Anti-Tariff Ads After Trump Criticism: Citing the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation, Trump said an Ontario Government ad featuring a clip of the ...
forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2025/10/24/trump-says-trade-talks-with-canada-terminated-blames-anti-tariff-ads-featuring-reagan/
U.S. ambassador profanely scolds Ontario representative over anti-tariff ad, sources say
theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-us-ambassador-profanely-scolds-ontario-representative-over-ad/
Paid articlePaywall Susan Delacourt: Is Doug Ford and Mark Carney’s good cop, bad cop routine with Donald Trump finished?
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