Doug Ford sagt, dass er eine vierte Amtszeit anstrebt, während er auf dem PC-Kongress die Reaktion auf Trump ankündigt

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he wants to lead his party to a fourth majority government as he touted his ability to stand up to U.S. President Donald Trump during a speech to the party faithful that sought to highlight the Progressive Conservatives’ record after nearly eight years in power.

The speech at the PC convention on Saturday was initially closed to media, but the party later reversed course after significant backlash and accusations of secrecy. However, the bulk of the three-day convention at the Toronto Congress Centre in Etobicoke, including sessions on campaign strategy and fundraising and a “fireside chat” with the Premier and party members, were still off limits to reporters.

Both the federal Conservatives and provincial Tories held conventions this weekend, with federal Leader Pierre Poilievre winning a crucial leadership vote with a resounding 87.4 per cent. Mr. Ford – having won three back-to-back majorities – was not facing any such test, and the PC event was a more low-key and closed-off affair.

Mr. Ford, during a speech to about 1,000 people at a “Dinner with the Leader” on Saturday evening, thanked the membership and said he hopes to be at the helm of his party for a fourth term.

“You’re helping us build a stronger, more united PC Party – a party that will continue to work for the people, and a party that I look forward to leading to win a historic, fourth majority mandate with your help in the next election,” Mr. Ford said in prepared remarks.

Claiming the previous Liberal government “left Ontario in shambles,” Mr. Ford said the Progressive Conservatives are standing up to the challenges posed by the current U.S. administration.

“Despite President Trump’s tariffs and threats, we are building a province that is more resilient, self-reliant and competitive than ever before,” Mr. Ford said.

The Premier later also echoed his “Team Canada” message – one that faltered in recent weeks when Mr. Ford publicly criticized Prime Minister Mark Carney’s auto agreement with China.

“We are working as part of a strong, united Team Canada, to stand up to President Trump, protect Ontario, and protect the true north strong and free,” Mr. Ford said.

He has done nothing, but line his pockets and further impoverish the people of Ontario.

Ontario is a very difficult place to live in financially and he’s done absolutely nothing to make that better.

That being said, this is Ontario we’re talking about, so he’ll win a massive majority again…

Hopefully not so soon after the last election, though. Even his recent early election call ended up costing him seats compared to the majority he already had.

All things considered Ford and Carney seem to have a respect for each other and work well together. The Liberals and NDP continue to run wet socks as candidates. Ford will (and should) absolutely clean up in the next election unless one of those two things changed.

I am a Torontonian who uses bike lanes every day and lives 15 minutes away from the science centre.

No thanks Dougie

i love Doug. hes so dumb and cuddly hes like a giant demented panda.

Premier for life !

For the first time in my life I would probably just not vote or spoil my ballot.

What has he done for the benefit of Ontario? Like… seriously. Anything?

And he will get it as well