With trade tariffs against Canada paused, the opposition wonders why Doug Ford has called a provincial election.
Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie has questioned its need since the start of the campaign.
While campaigning in Brampton, she says Ford has lost his stated season.
“So I’d like to understand, Doug. Why did you call this election? What is your motivation behind it? The people of Ontario want to know why you called an unnecessary, expensive election in the middle of the winter when you should be,” says Crombie.
The PC leader applauds the U.S. decision to delay its tariffs.
Speaking in Ottawa, he says the fight is not over.
“Whether it’s tomorrow, in a month or a year from now, President Trump will continue to use the threat of tariffs to get what he wants,” says Ford.
Ford says the uncertainty is already having an impact in Canada and Ontario, as well as in the U.S. where stock markets feel heavily Monday morning before gaining some of the loss by the end of the day.
“We have to outlive and outlast Donald Trump for four years. That’s what we need to do.,” says Ford.
Meantime, NDP leader Marit Stiles focused her attention on education, revealing her party’s platform during a visit to the nation’s capital.
“Ontario’s New Democrats have a plan to invest in education, one that’s going to set our kids and Ontario up for success,” says Stiles.
“As premier, I will fix our schools, hire more staff, create a universal school food program, and make sure that every student has the support that they need.”
Green Party leader Mike Schreiner campaigned in the Parry Sound-Muskoka region where he unveiled a five-point plan to address that area’s needs.
The provincial election will be held on February 27th.
