Doug Ford hints Ontario may be headed for early election due to Trump tariffs

Ontario Premier Doug Ford appeared to hint at a possible early election during a press briefing in Toronto on Monday, suggesting that he may seek a new mandate ahead of schedule if Donald Trump levies tariffs on Canadian goods. “Let's take a look at what happens on January 20th or 21st,” Ford said. “The bullseye is on the backs of hardworking Ontario workers. And I will do everything I can in my power to protect the workers of Ontario, and also Canadians across the board.” “If it comes to it and we have to spend tens of billions of dollars, we go to the people — let the people decide, it’s their money,” Ford said. “Nothing’s been decided, let’s see where the tariffs go.” The premier’s commented that a stimulus package would, in his view, require a fresh mandate through an election. The leaders of Ontario’s other major parties have indicated they could support the government on anti-tariff measures. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/10956145/doug-ford-tariff-mandate-election-comments/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews #Ontario #DougFord