Doug Ford
Doug Ford is the Premier of Ontario.
Notable Quotes
"Today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision is another important victory in the fight against President Trump’s tariffs, but the battle isn’t over yet."View Story →
"The person responsible must be caught, brought to justice and spend the rest of their life behind bars."View Story →
"I can assure Torontonians and Canadians that the Toronto Police Service considers this the utmost serious type of event."View Story →
"Maybe what you should do rather than complain is send support, send help, because we have done the exact same thing for our American friends."View Story →
"an absolutely unacceptable act of violence and intimidation aimed at our American friends and neighbors"View Story →
"The shooting that took place at the U.S. consulate early this morning is an absolutely unacceptable act of violence and intimidation aimed at our American friends and neighbours."View Story →
"We’re going to throw everything at this."View Story →
"Trump's criticism of Canada's efforts to stop wildfires is 'absolutely unacceptable'."View Story →
"'I get frustrated just listening to a bunch of rubbish.'"View Story →
"unacceptable"View Story →
"'If we get a fair deal that will protect our steel sector, our auto sector, our forestry sector, our agriculture sector, our manufacturing sector, then we'd be happy to bring booze back on the shelves.'"View Story →
"I was open to lifting the liquor ban only if a 'fair deal' is reached."View Story →
"The prime minister has my full support for a strong response - tariff for tariff, dollar for dollar."View Story →
"we didn't start this fight but I can assure you. we're going to win this fight."View Story →
"President Trump underestimates us, and that's the biggest mistake."View Story →
"I'd love to see [Trump] run cars without any oil. I'll love to see him grow vegetables and fruit without the potash."View Story →
"Kiss my ass."View Story →
"But I want to make a deal — a good deal for the American people, a good deal for Canadians."View Story →
"Despite the best of intentions, I have heard and agree that now is not the right time for the expense of a government plane."View Story →
"Despite the best of intentions, I have heard and agree that now is not the right time for the expense of a government plane."View Story →
"Long before President Trump, this lake was called Lake Ontario. Long after President Trump is gone, it will still be called Lake Ontario."View Story →
"Just in case President Trump or anyone else forgets, we've set up this sign to remind them, it's Lake Ontario, now and forever."View Story →
"Despite the best of intentions, I have heard and agree that now is not the right time for the expense of a government plane."View Story →
"Despite the best of intentions, I have heard and agree that now is not the right time for the expense of a government plane."View Story →
"Despite the best of intentions, I have heard and agree that now is not the right time for the expense of a government plane."View Story →
"Despite the best of intentions, I have heard and agree that now is not the right time for the expense of a government plane."View Story →
"Despite the best of intentions, I have heard and agree that now is not the right time for the expense of a government plane."View Story →
"Despite the best of intentions, I have heard and agree that now is not the right time for the expense of a government plane."View Story →
"Malgré les meilleures intentions, j’ai entendu et je conviens que ce n’est pas le bon moment pour assumer la dépense d’un avion gouvernemental."View Story →
"No one's going to call it Lake of America. It's been Lake Ontario for hundreds of years. It's going to continue being Lake Ontario."View Story →
"Despite the best of intentions, I have heard and agree that now is not the right time for the expense of a government plane."View Story →
"Despite the best of intentions, I have heard and agree that now is not the right time for the expense of a government plane."View Story →
""Just in case President Trump or anyone else forgets, we've set up this sign to remind them, it's Lake Ontario, now and forever.""View Story →
"I’d do it in a heartbeat folks, but when he’s destroying our auto sector, putting in jeopardy tens of thousands of jobs, Ontario can’t change its policy on U.S. alcohol."View Story →
"This can come to a quick end, everyone can thrive and prosper, if tariffs are lifted."View Story →
"American alcohol will only go back on shelves when the U.S. removes its tariffs."View Story →
"I want to be clear: American alcohol will only go back on shelves when the U.S. removes its tariffs."View Story →
"My thoughts are with all of George's family and loved ones as we mourn his passing."View Story →
"I am disgusted by the shooting and that members of the Jewish community have every right to gather and worship safely and without fear."View Story →
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