Tag: Ontario election 2025
Ontario Election 2025: What’s the main campaign issue now that Trump tariffs are on hold?
Trump tariffs were the main issue at the start of the Ontario election campaign — in fact, Doug Ford called a snap vote, claiming he needed a strong mandate specifically to stand up to American protectionism. But then after two calls with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday, US President Donald Trump said he would […]
Letters to the Editor: February 5, 2025
Doug Ford has a majority government and chances are he’ll squeak in again, given the limited party choices we’ve got.
Ontario Election 2025: A temporary tariff reprieve, but not for candidates
US President Donald Trump on Monday halted his threatened 25 per cent tariffs against Canada and Mexico, after calls with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum — but only for a month. Nevertheless, the threat of tariffs, which could be implemented in 30 days, still loomed large for the Ontario party leaders, […]
Ontario election: A deepening doctor shortage is now ‘more than a crisis’
More than 2.5 million Ontarians are without a family doctor, the entry-point for patients into the publicly funded health care system.
Ontario election: Who’s running (and who isn’t) in the 10-riding London region
London-area candidate vacancies early in the provincial election campaign are a sign of bigger picture political dynamics and are unlikely to hurt parties’ chances, political watchers say. Just three of the 10 London-area ridings have a full slate of candidates from the four major parties – Progressive Conservative, Liberal, New Democrat and Green – more […]