Ontario Premier Doug Ford is facing criticism for calling a snap election while simultaneously trying to address U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats. Ford maintains he can handle both roles, announcing retaliatory measures and stimulus spending. However, other political leaders argue the election is unnecessary and politically motivated.
Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford is defending simultaneously wearing two hats — campaigning in a snap election he called and taking anti-tariff actions as premier.
He announced a few retaliatory measures as premier in recent days, including removing American products from Liquor Control Board of Ontario shelves and banning American companies from provincial contracts. He said Monday morning he would rip up a $100-million contract with Elon Musk's SpaceX to deliver high-speed internet to remote areas via Starlink satellite technology.
"We're going to do everything we can as we're standing here," he said."If any emergencies come, I'll reconvene cabinet. That's not an unusual request." Ford has justified calling the snap $189-million election by saying he needs a new mandate to fight tariffs and spend billions in response, but the other parties say the campaign is unnecessary because they would agree to work together on stimulus spending.
Stiles later called the 30-day tariff reprieve a"relief," but said that doesn't change the fact that Ford has thrown the province into an election. Stiles said earlier Monday that if her party forms government she would implement a federal-provincial income support program, direct agencies to procure locally and create new supply chains for trade-exposed industries.
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