Ford to call Ontario election on Jan. 29

Doug Ford planning to call Ontario election next Wednesday: source
Premier Doug Ford is planning to call a provincial election next Wednesday, which would send Ontarians to the polls on Feb. 27, a senior Progressive Conservative source has confirmed to CBC News.The planned election call would follow months of speculation that Ford wanted to face voters before the fixed 2026 date.
Doug Ford asks for a ‘very strong mandate’ in snap Ontario election
Speaking at a Markham fundraiser that was closed to the media, Premier Doug Ford did not mince words about a vote he is expected to trigger as early as next week.
Doug Ford plans to call snap Ontario election next week, sources confirm
The confirmation comes after weeks of rampant speculation Ford would head to the polls early, a move he is justifying using the threat of tariffs from the U.S.
Ford to send Ontario voters to the polls on Feb. 27: source
CTV News has learned through a senior provincial government source that Premier Doug Ford will call a snap election next Wednesday, with voting set for Feb. 27.
Ford could call Ontario election as early as next week: sources
Doug Ford has repeatedly said he believes he needs a new mandate from Ontarians to respond to the potential economic devastation that could be wrought by U.S. President Donald Trump imposing a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods — this despite holding a large majority at Queen’s Park,
Premier Doug Ford to call provincial election on Wednesday: Sources
Ontario Premier Doug Ford will call a provincial election on Wednesday, with Ontarians heading to the polls on February 27, sources confirm to 680 NewsRadio.
Early election will be called next week in Ontario
Ontario Premier Doug Ford will call an early election next week after weeks of speculation and repeated claims that he needs a “strong mandate” to stand up to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats,
Ontario Premier Doug Ford plans to call snap election next week: sources
Premier Doug Ford plans to call a snap election next Wednesday and send Ontarians to the polls on Feb. 27, The Canadian Press has learned.
Doug Ford could call early Ontario election as soon as next week
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is considering calling a provincial election as early as next week, a Progressive Conservative source says, as Mr. Ford’s top staffer sent an internal memo about the need for a “strong mandate” in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats.
Doug Ford may call Ontario election as early as next week: sources
Premier Doug Ford, who signalled he needs a mandate to keep Ontario’s economy afloat after U.S. tariffs hit, is looking at sending voters to the polls on Feb. 27 or March 6.
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Ford’s office sends internal email signalling early Ontario election is imminent
According to an internal memo, the Ford government appears ready to dissolve the Ontario legislature and call an early election, using Trump's tariffs as the justification.
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Ford government prepares for ‘caretaker mode’ ahead of early election call
The premier's office has instructed staff on what a slimmed-down ministry should look like when the government's decision making authority is temporarily paused during an election.