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The race is on: Ontario's NDP and Liberals battle to claim their place as the best choice against Ford
As Ontario's election campaign kicks off, experts say the fight is on between the provincial NDP and Liberals to define themselves as the best alternative to PC Leader Doug Ford.
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 threat even as he wages a re-election campaign — something opposition politicians say is an inappropriate use of his office and defies democratic norms.
As Ford eyes Trump, opposition parties say Ontario's doctor shortage must remain in focus during election
Ontario’s opposition parties say addressing the province’s growing doctor shortage must be a key part of an imminent provincial election, resisting Premier Doug Ford’s push to frame the vote as a fight against U.S. President Donald Trump and his tariff threats.
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Ontario PCs hold fundraising advantage ahead of possible vote
Ontario's Progressive Conservatives have a substantial cash advantage over their opponents after raising millions in 2024, as rumours of a snap election persist at Queen's Park.
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Ontario political parties scramble to prepare ahead of possible early election
With rumours of an early Ontario election swirling at Queen's Park, all of the major parties are racing to nominate a full slate of 124 candidates to contest every riding in the province.
OPP commissioner defends beefed up border security program
Ontario’s top cop says a “surge” in border security outside of the province’s 14 ports of entry is needed, as political rhetoric about the issue swirls in the days leading up to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Toronto residents could be in for another property tax hike, Toronto mayor warns
Toronto residents could be in for another property tax in 2025, as Mayor Olivia Chow signals that the city continues to face serious challenges, both financially and in trying to retain its workers after a year of difficult contract talks.
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Donald Trump's tariff threats could spark an early Ontario election
A looming tariff battle between the United States and Canada could be a factor in a long-rumoured early Ontario election, some political experts say, suggesting the fight may give Premier Doug Ford a reason to call a snap vote.
Toronto councillors considering water and garbage rate hikes
Toronto's water and solid waste rates could be headed up next year, with city staff recommending a 3.75 per cent hike to cover the increasing cost of those essential services.
Toronto could pass largest road safety budget in Vision Zero's history
Toronto could hike spending on its road safety program by about 25 per cent later this month, as it continues to grapple with dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries each year on its streets.