Ontario Liberals Struggle to Find Challenger to Doug Ford
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is seen as vulnerable to a serious challenger, but the Ontario Liberal Party is reportedly struggling to find an electable leader.
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford is seen as vulnerable to a serious challenger, but the Ontario Liberal Party is reportedly struggling to find an electable leader.
A proposed oil pipeline between Ontario and Alberta is facing criticism for not addressing a real problem, being outside provincial jurisdiction, and incurring high costs for Ontario.

Other than Canada-U.S. trade issues and pet projects like expanding Toronto's Billy Bishop airport, what does Ford intend to do with his remaining time in office?
Following the departure of Paul Dubé, a long-serving but reportedly 'sleepy' government watchdog, an opinion piece argues that Ontario now requires a more aggressive and proactive ombudsman.
An opinion piece discusses how Doug Ford's political opponents in Canada, including Marit Stiles and the Liberals, are struggling to effectively challenge him.
An opinion piece by Randall Denley suggests that Ontario's already complex and fractured school system is poised to deteriorate further, with changes in trustee representation.
A columnist argues that Ontario Premier Doug Ford needs a rational plan to address severe hospital overcrowding, citing a poll where 74% of emergency doctors reported critical or severe overcrowding.
Randall Denley argues that Ontario, despite being an 'economic powerhouse,' exhibits an empathy deficit, particularly in its welfare provisions for single employable people and support for disability, ranking low compared to other provinces.
An opinion piece criticizes the rationale behind major transportation projects in Canada, such as the Toronto airport expansion and high-speed rail, suggesting a lack of thorough planning.
Ontario is grappling with potential child-care chaos as former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney reportedly loses interest in supporting Prime Minister Trudeau's $10-a-day child-care plan, with blame likely to fall on Premier Doug Ford.
Ontario is exploring a policy to award points for class attendance, aiming to address concerns that many students undervalue education and do not regularly attend school.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is praised for boosting the province's housing industry and affordability but is criticized for allowing smart policies to be overshadowed by his own political missteps.
An opinion piece suggests Ontario Premier Doug Ford should challenge Prime Minister Mark Carney's proposed Alto high-speed rail project, despite an alleged informal agreement between the two leaders to support each other's megaprojects.
Columnist Randall Denley suggests that the Liberals' supposedly new nuclear strategy is remarkably similar to a plan already released by Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government last year, implying Carney is taking credit for existing initiatives.
Ontario's unique approach to strong mayor powers, which assumes provincial superiority, is being criticized for potentially undermining local governance.
An auditor general's report has highlighted severe issues within Ontario's special education system, leading to strong criticism and calls for accountability from those in charge.
Mark Carney has spoken out against U.S. trade irritants, intensifying the rhetoric surrounding the CUSMA agreement and sparking debate on Canada's trade policy with the United States.