Ontario slaps new surcharge on electricity exports amid Trump’s trade war Some 1.5 million Americans in Minnesota, New York and Michigan will be charged more for electricity The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2025
As Canadian provinces ditch U.S.-made alcohol, Jack Daniel’s bemoans the 'very disproportionate response': 'It's literally taking your sales away' The Liquor Control Board of Ontario will pull American-made alcohol from shelves in grocery stores, bars, and restaurants, amid Trump’s 25% tariff on Canadian imports. Fortune · Mar 6, 2025
Ontario cancels Starlink deal over US tariffs — Italy may follow due to US pullback from Europe Ontario, Canada, is canceling its contract with Starlink due to the tariffs the U.S. placed on Canadian goods, while Italy is having second thoughts about the White House's pullback on its European security commitments. Tom’s Hardware · Mar 6, 2025
Canadian Province Risks Lawsuit by Canceling Musk Contract Amid Tariff War: 'If They Come to Sue Us, So Be It' Ontario is asserting its opposition to Trump by scrapping a $100 million contract with Elon Musk's Starlink in response to Trump's 25% tariff on Canadian goods. Latin Times · Mar 6, 2025
'For The Good Of Canada': Ontario's Hard-Hitting Ban On US Liquor Sends Shockwaves Through America Ontario has removed over 3,600 US alcohol products from LCBO shelves in retaliation for US tariffs. Premier Ford calls it the 'first round of retaliation.' International Business Times UK · Mar 6, 2025
Jack Daniel’s boss says Ontario removing U.S. alcohol from shelves is ‘worse than tariffs’ as Trump threats go into effect Premier Doug Ford says removal of U.S. alcohol from shelves is ‘enormous hit to the American producers’ The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2025
Canadian Premier Apologizes To Americans For Considering Cutting Energy Exports: 'It's Not You, It's Your President' Ontario Premier Doug Ford apologized to Americans Tuesday as he considers cutting off energy exports amid Trump's escalating trade war. Latin Times · Mar 4, 2025
A basic income can be a strong investment in mental health Over half of Canadians feel “financially paralyzed” by the cost-of-living crisis, according to a recent poll. As life becomes more unaffordable for more people, we need governments to create policies that will improve public health and well-being. The Conversation · Mar 4, 2025
Canadian Premier Threatens to Cut Off Energy to U.S. Amid Trade War: 'With a Smile on My Face' Ford, whose province supplies power to New York, Michigan, and Minnesota, also threatened to halt nickel shipments to the United States Latin Times · Mar 4, 2025
‘They need to feel the pain’: Canadian lawmaker threatens to switch off energy to US over tariffs war Canada is the leading source of U.S. crude oil imports, imposing tariffs will likely raise prices for Americans and Canadians The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2025
Honda Might Build Next Civic in the US to Avoid Tariffs Honda might build the next-generation Civic Hybrid right here in America. The automaker currently produces the model at its factory in Ontario, Canada, but a new report alleges that a plan to move production of the next-gen model to Mexico is dead. Instead, the company will build the car at… Motor1 · Mar 3, 2025
Why bike lanes should remain on Ontario’s roads In late 2024, the Ontario legislature passed Bill 212 giving the provincial government significant control over municipal bike lanes. The law requires municipalities to ask the province for its approval to install bike lanes if they would remove a lane for other vehicular traffic. The legislation also allows for the… The Conversation · Mar 2, 2025
US communities on Canada border fear personal cost of Trump’s tariffs President Donald Trump plans to impose a 25 percent tariff on most imported Canadian goods on Tuesday The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2025
Are unions really shifting toward Conservatives? Here’s a closer look at their Ontario election endorsements Ontario Premier Doug Ford has secured a third consecutive majority government for the Progressive Conservative Party. The Conversation · Feb 28, 2025
The Conversation · Feb 28, 2025 It was risky for Ontario Premier Doug Ford to call an early election — but it paid off Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s election gamble has paid off. As a consequence of last night’s election results, the Progressive Conservatives are now set to form their third consecutive majority government.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2025 Doug Ford wins Ontario election on back of tariff rallying cry Progressive Conservative premier of Canada’s most populous province retains office and vows to work with all sides of politics in ‘fighting back against Donald Trump’
Al Jazeera · Feb 28, 2025 Canada’s Doug Ford wins Ontario election focused on Trump’s tariffs Progressive Conservative Party wins third consecutive majority in vote dominated by trade tensions.
The Guardian - US · Feb 27, 2025 Ontario heads to polls for snap election in face of looming Trump tariffs Premier Doug Ford called for the early vote, arguing he needs ‘strong mandate’ in case of US-Canada trade war
The Guardian - US · Feb 26, 2025 Doug Ford: rightwing populist becomes Canada’s anti-Trump figurehead The Ontario premier says he’s ready to stand up to Trump over tariffs – will that yield a third straight election win?
The Conversation · Feb 18, 2025 How to win an election? Focus on persuasion, not policy Ontario residents will soon elect a new government, and Canadians should expect a federal election this spring.
Top News · Feb 17, 2025 No Casualties In Toronto Pearson Airport Crash Landing Ontario Premier Doug Ford expresses relief over crash landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport with no casualties. Authorities investigating to ens...
The Conversation · Feb 17, 2025 The biggest threat in the Ontario election isn’t Donald Trump, it’s voter disengagement Ontario Premier Doug Ford has justified his early election call on the need to respond to United States President Donald Trump’s threat to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports.
The Conversation · Feb 10, 2025 Prioritizing nuclear power and natural gas over renewable energy is a risky move for Ontario’s energy future The demand for electricity is growing rapidly as the world transitions from fossil fuels to low carbon-emitting forms of energy. However, making this transition will be difficult.
The Guardian - US · Feb 10, 2025 Trump to announce 25% aluminium and steel tariffs as China’s levies against US come into effect US president accused of ‘shifting goalposts’ by premier of Ontario for adding further tariffs on top of existing metal duties, as China’s fossil fuel levies come into force
Al Jazeera · Feb 5, 2025 Could Canada really stop oil flow to the US in response to Trump tariffs? Canada, which sends nearly all its crude oil to the US, has little leverage as the US buys most of Ottawa’s products.