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Ontario election: Doug Ford's victory shows he's not the polarizing figure he once was

Doug Ford has won a larger majority government in Ontario, a victory that serves as a reminder that the Progressive Conservative party ruled Ontario for much of the 20th century.

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Progressive Conservatives projected to win Ontario election, CBC says

Ontario's Progressive Conservative party was projected to win provincial election Thursday evening, allowing them to form government for a second term in Canada's most populous province.

Reuters

Conservatives set to retain power in Canada's debt-laden Ontario province

Canada's right-leaning Progressive Conservatives are set to retain power on Thursday in Ontario, the country's most populous province, helped by a promise to increase spending despite a massive existing debt load.

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What is Québec's Bill 32 on academic freedom, and why does it matter?

In the wake of the controversy over the suspension of a professor at the University of Ottawa for using the n-word in a 2020 lecture, the Québec government hopes to pass Bill 32, a proposed act “respecting academic freedom in the university sector.”

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Factbox-Leading candidates, policy promises in Canada's Ontario election

Ontario, Canada's most populous province, will hold an election on June 2 with incumbent Progressive Conservative leader Doug Ford favored in the polls.

Reuters

Conservative incumbent in Canada's Ontario leads two weeks ahead of vote

Incumbent Progressive Conservative Doug Ford is leading the race to win a second term as Ontario premier with promises of tax relief at the gas pump amid soaring inflation and fixing clogged highways in Canada's biggest city, Toronto.

Reuters

What Doug Ford's shift to the centre says about the longevity of populism

The Ontario Progressive Conservative (PC) government’s attempt at re-election brings to the forefront questions of Canadian conservatism and its viability, not just in the country’s most populous province.

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Canada's Ontario to hold election next month as voters grapple with inflation

Canada's most populous province, Ontario, will hold an election next month with incumbent Progressive Conservative leader Doug Ford favored in polls and the campaign expected to focus on fighting inflation.

Reuters

Ontario election: Doug Ford's poor record on the environment and climate change

With Ontarians heading to the polls on June 2, Premier Doug Ford government’s advertising campaigns are ramping up.

The Conversation

Why Doug Ford will once again win the Ontario election

On June 2, Ontario residents head to the polls to elect a provincial government. The most likely outcome is that Doug Ford will be re-elected premier of the province and his Progressive Conservative party will win the most seats.

The Conversation

Russia sanctions Kamala Harris, Mark Zuckerberg, Toronto mayor

The latest raft of sanctions includes more US officials, media personalities and Canada’s John Tory and Doug Ford.

Al Jazeera

‘Hurricane Hazel’: Canada political icon, 101, still flying high as airport director

Hazel McCallion retired as mayor of Mississauga after 36 years in 2014 but the ‘pragmatic populist’ has shown little sign of easing up

The Guardian - US

Conservatives in Canadian province of Ontario propose gas, fuel tax cuts

The government of Ontario introduced legislation on Monday to reduce taxes on gas and fuel that, if passed, would come into effect after a June 2 election in Canada's most populous province.

Reuters

‘Historic moment’ in Canada as Ontario strikes deal for $10-a-day childcare

Trudeau promises fees will fall to just C$10 a day by 2026, but program still must contend with shortages of staff and spaces

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Protecting infrastructure from the 'freedom convoy' could forever silence legitimate dissent

Invocation of emergency measures may succeed in breaking the “freedom convoy” siege of Ottawa and restoring the flow of people and goods across the Canada-United States border (estimated to be $300 million a day at the Ambassador Bridge alone).

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Ontario to end COVID-19 vaccine passport system March 1

DETROIT — Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Monday announced the end of the province's COVID-19 vaccine passport system, effective March 1. The vaccine passport system required people to offer proof of vaccination for a multitude of activities, from shopping to the gym to restaurants.

The Independent UK

Defiant protesters remain at key US Canada border crossing

Protesters remain at the busiest border crossing between the United States and Canada despite new warnings to end the blockade that has disrupted the flow of goods between the two countries and forced the auto industry on both sides to roll back production

Chicago Sun-Times

Blockade at Canada-U.S. border bridge must end, judge orders

Windsor police warned that anyone blocking the streets could be subject to arrest and their vehicles may be seized. The news was met with defiance by protesters.

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Ontario judge orders Ambassador Bridge protesters to stop blockade

WINDSOR, Canada — An Ontario judge granted an injunction Friday against protesters who have been blocking the Ambassador Bridge for five days, ordering them to clear the road and potentially opening a path to ending the international standoff.

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Ontario officials to fine, jail blockade protesters as automakers cut production

To end a blockade now in its fifth day, authorities in Canada plan to enact temporary orders that will fine protestors blocking the Ambassador Bridge up to $100,000 and sentence them to up to a year in jail.

Tribune News Service

Ontario judge grants injunction against Ambassador Bridge protesters

An Ontario judge granted an injunction Friday against protesters who have been blocking the Ambassador Bridge for five days, potentially opening a path to ending the international standoff.

Al Jazeera

‘It’s time to go home’: Justin Trudeau tells truck protesters

Ontario court orders protesters to end blockade of intl bridge as province declares state of emergency.

Evening Standard

Ontario declares state of emergency over lorry blockades in Ottawa and US border

‘This is a pivotal, pivotal moment for our nation’ - Ontario Premier Doug Ford

The Guardian - US

Ontario declares state of emergency, threatening fines and jail time to end blockade

Court grants an injunction to remove protesters from the bridge between Windsor and Detroit

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Ontario declares state of emergency over blockaded US bridge

The premier of Canada’s biggest province declared a state of emergency, warning protesters choking off traffic at a key U.S. border crossing and causing gridlock in Canada’s capital they face stiff punishment if they don’t leave.

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