Doug Ford

Doug Ford supports expanding jail capacity by adding more beds, including triple-bunking in some cells. He has signaled he is unconcerned about harsher jail conditions and favors maximizing space in Ontario’s prisons and jails to address overcrowding.

Doug Ford said he was furious about the improper release of inmates, vowed to get to the bottom of the issue, and stood by Solicitor General Michael Kerzner while demanding investigation and accountability for jail release errors.

Doug Ford opposes automated speed-enforcement (photo radar) cameras, having banned them as a "cash grab." He favors physical traffic-calming measures instead, urging Ottawa to install speed bumps and noting the province provided $4 million.

Doug Ford criticized the decision to charge the homeowner, saying the prosecution’s action showed "something is broken." He publicly blasted the charging decision, implying prosecutors erred and expressing support for those defending their homes.

Doug Ford says the mistaken releases are 'unacceptable' and vows to investigate. He supports expanding prison capacity—building more jails to keep prisoners inside—and treats jail expansion as a priority to address overcrowding.

Doug Ford supports a multibillion-dollar plan to continually build thousands of new jail beds to add capacity, arguing the expense is worthwhile to keep communities safe and urging judges to send offenders to jail rather than holding back.

Doug Ford opposes supervised drug consumption/injection sites located within communities and has ordered their closure. He says such sites leave needles in parks, endanger children and communities, and refuses to reverse funding withdrawals for them.

Doug Ford supports restricting public disclosure of the premier's and ministers' records (including his cellphone records). He says the changes align Ontario with other jurisdictions, protect residents' privacy, reduce excessive FOI requests, and accuses the privacy commissioner of politicizing the issue.

Doug Ford supports exempting the premier's, cabinet ministers' and their staff's cellphone records from freedom-of-information disclosure, saying the change follows other provinces, protects residents' personal/health information, and should have been implemented sooner.

Doug Ford supports outlawing excessive ticket resale prices, condemning scalpers as ripping off and gouging people. He has announced action to stop price gouging on resale tickets and said he would review and strengthen anti-scalping measures to protect consumers.

Doug Ford criticizes the bail system as too lenient, blaming 'weak-kneed judges' for releasing accused people on bail; he says judges prioritize Charter rights over public safety and that the system protects criminals instead of keeping citizens safe.

Ford endorses permissive self-defence and harsher punishment, praising a homeowner who shot an intruder—saying attackers 'need to be shot' and 'should have shot him a couple more times'—and calling for offenders to 'rot in jail for the rest of their lives.'

Doug Ford criticized the Parole Board's decision to grant unescorted temporary absences to a convicted murderer, saying the offender should “rot in jail,” indicating he opposes such community absences for high-risk offenders and favors continued incarceration.

Doug Ford opposes supervised consumption sites as a harm-reduction model, calling them inappropriate in communities, comparing them to enabling alcoholism, and has limited them via 2024 legislation while instead funding abstinence-based HART hubs across Ontario.

Doug Ford supports increasing provincial prison capacity by building new jails and expanding facilities, strengthening the bail system, and adding over 1,400 correctional beds provincewide so lack of space cannot justify early release, with local expansions creating correctional officer jobs.

Doug Ford condemns recent antisemitic shootings as 'disgusting' and 'cowardly' attacks, saying they violate Ontarians' right to practice religion free from hate. He will meet community members and urges all Ontarians to stand up against these despicable acts.

Doug Ford advocates tougher sentencing and federal legislation to prevent repeat offenders being released, and calls for mandatory sentences for serious violent crimes — specifically saying a home invasion with a gun to someone’s head should carry a mandatory sentence.

Ford said 'bad actors' would be 'held accountable' and indicated he did not see a broader systemic problem requiring investigation, emphasizing individual accountability over sweeping police reform and deferring detailed response to local police.

Doug Ford opposes automated speed cameras, calling them an ineffective 'cash grab' and using provincial legislation to remove them from Toronto, replacing them with large flashing signs to warn drivers rather than automated enforcement.

Doug Ford supported removing automated speed cameras provincewide, calling them ineffective at slowing drivers and describing them as a cash grab. He proposed replacing cameras with speed bumps, roundabouts and flashing warning signs as more effective traffic-calming measures.

Doug Ford states a zero-tolerance approach to antisemitism and hate, pledging to protect Jewish communities in Ontario. He promises to do everything and spend whatever necessary to prevent such attacks and ensure safety, both at home and in public.

Ford expressed sympathy, said no one should lose their life, stated the Ministry of the Solicitor General is already acting on the inquest recommendations, vowed corrections staff who don't act professionally will be held accountable, and emphasized building more correctional facilities.

Doug Ford opposes the use of speed cameras as surveillance/traffic enforcement, calling them a 'cash grab,' publicly urging cities to remove them and threatening to intervene — actions that helped prompt the provincial ban and removal of Toronto's cameras.

Doug Ford explicitly opposes automated speed-camera programs, calling them a 'cash grab' and saying they do not actually slow drivers down. He has supported ending those camera programs rather than relying on automated enforcement.

Ford supports making some information on Ontario's sex offender registry public, saying parents should know if a sex offender lives nearby. He has announced the government is looking at changes and called making that information public "a no brainer."

Doug Ford opposes automated speed camera programs, calling them a 'cash grab' that do not slow drivers, and his government enacted legislation to remove speed cameras across Ontario within two weeks.

Doug Ford strongly opposes the Supreme Court decision striking down mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography offences; he calls offenders 'predators' who should be jailed, urges the federal government to invoke the Notwithstanding Clause to overturn the ruling.

Doug Ford opposes automated speed cameras, calling them a "cash grab" and has threatened to ban the technology outright in Ontario — positioning himself against their use for enforcement and framing them as revenue-focused rather than safety-focused.

Doug Ford criticized automated speed-enforcement cameras, calling them a "cash grab," indicating he opposes their use as surveillance/speed-enforcement tools and expressing a negative view of municipal automated enforcement programs.

Doug Ford opposes automated speed enforcement (ASE) cameras, calling them a 'cash grab', arguing they don't reduce speeds, and has promised legislation to ban their use across Ontario as part of his campaign against the cameras.

Doug Ford supports banning automated speed cameras across Ontario, calling them a 'cash grab' and asserting they do not effectively prevent speeding; his government plans to introduce legislation this fall to prohibit their use province-wide.

Doug Ford's position is that he will not intervene in ongoing police investigations or influence criminal probes; when asked about a caucus member's charges he deferred to police, saying "I don't want to interfere in a police investigation."

Doug Ford plans to ban municipal automated speed cameras and said he will introduce provincial legislation next month to do so. He argues the cameras are unpopular and have been used 'as nothing more than a cash grab,' saying 'people are fed up.'

Doug Ford advocates for tough bail reform, saying the bail system is 'broken' and urging Ottawa to legislate stricter measures so repeat, violent offenders are kept behind bars. He said his government wrote a letter demanding reduced bail availability and tougher sentencing.

Doug Ford opposes automated speed cameras, calling them a 'tax grab,' urging municipalities to remove them. He argues they do not slow traffic overall and says there are 'millions' of alternative ways to slow drivers without using speed cameras.

Doug Ford said the accused "deserves to rot in prison for the rest of his life," expressing support for extremely harsh, effectively life-long incarceration for serious sexual offenders and signaling endorsement of tougher sentencing in such cases.

Doug Ford opposes automatic speed-enforcement (ASE) cameras, calling them a 'tax grab' and publicly urging the City of Toronto to remove its speed cameras after reports of repeated vandalism, signalling his opposition to municipal ASE programs.

Doug Ford opposes municipal automated speed enforcement (speed cameras), calling them a 'cash grab' and praising councils that end such programs. He is pushing for the removal of speed cameras, saying streets can be kept safe without raising costs for taxpayers.

Doug Ford expresses support for extremely harsh punishment for violent sexual offenders, stating that the individual 'deserves to rot in prison for the rest of his life,' indicating he favors life-long incarceration rather than leniency or early release.

Doug Ford opposes automated speed-enforcement cameras, calling them a "tax grab" and urging Toronto to remove all such cameras. He threatened to act himself if the city does not "get rid of the speed cameras."

Ford pledged to introduce fall legislation (Andrew's Law) to strengthen dangerous-driving laws — including immediate roadside suspensions for those charged and measures such as licence revocation until trial and lifetime driving bans for extreme dangerous driving — and vowed to carry the family's proposals forward.

Doug Ford publicly urged homeowners to defend their homes, endorsing the idea that they'd rather risk legal judgment than be killed — saying he'd 'rather be judged by 12 than carried by six' and lamenting a victim's death while defending his family.

Doug Ford condemned the LCBO thefts, calling the suspects 'brazen' and 'crooks,' and voiced strong support for local policing, expressing full confidence in the Waterloo Regional Police Service and praising Chief Mark Crowell as 'a champion'.

Doug Ford criticized the decision to charge the resident, saying the charges "show something is broken," indicating he believes the charging/prosecutorial response in this case was improper and reflects a broken system needing correction.

Doug Ford prioritizes spending on constructing a multi-level, 19.5-metre-wide, three-level tunnel under Highway 401, pushing a funded feasibility study and national 'nation-building' designation, insisting the province will build it to reduce gridlock and boost productivity.

Doug Ford defended Ontario's anti-tariff television ad as a legitimate tactic in a trade dispute, saying he cleared it with the prime minister and his chief of staff and that the ad successfully raised U.S. awareness of tariffs.

Doug Ford supports requiring civil servants to work in person at the office full-time rather than from home. He said people are more productive at work and argued that mentoring and collaboration require face-to-face interaction rather than phone or virtual contact.

Doug Ford says Canada/Ontario did not start the tariff war, calling U.S. actions insulting; he blames U.S. officials for attacking joint economies and has stated Ontario will not lift its provincial ban on U.S. alcohol at liquor stores.

Doug Ford refuses to lift Ontario's ban on U.S.-made alcohol at LCBO until a new USMCA trade deal is in place, using the import restriction as leverage against U.S. trade measures; he previously removed U.S. products from LCBO shelves.

Ford defends purchasing a government jet as justified for official travel, insists it wasn't a private indulgence, says selling it back recouped the purchase so "no one lost any money," and accepts responsibility for poor communication about the decision.

Doug Ford says provincial spending should ease local taxpayer burdens: he committed to 'uploading' Ottawa’s LRT to relieve financial pressure on residents and acknowledged, after public feedback, that purchasing a private plane was 'not the time' to make that expenditure.

Doug Ford defends spending to restore the Northlander train service, arguing it is a superior alternative to buses and dismissing critics. He supports the government's fare and service decisions and downplays complaints about the project's cost and scheduling.

Doug Ford opposes any deal enabling Chinese-made electric vehicles or imported Chinese parts/kits to be assembled at the Brampton plant, saying such arrangements would undermine Ontario autoworkers, calling them 'unacceptable' and stating the province is 'dead against this.'

Doug Ford publicly supported banning imports of U.S.-made spirits as a retaliatory response to U.S. tariffs, arguing Ontario’s buying power could make American producers “feel the pain” by pulling American alcohol from provincial store shelves.

Doug Ford said the province will provide infrastructure funding to lower builders' costs, but municipalities must cut development charges to qualify; he framed this as saving taxpayers money, accelerating construction and keeping home ownership attainable.

Doug Ford opposes President Trump’s tariffs on Canada, calling them effectively a tax that harms economies and families on both sides of the border. He is pro-trade and actively advocates against tariffs that damage Ontario’s auto and steel sectors.

Ford says his spending priority is protecting the economy from tariffs by focusing government resources on safeguarding communities and jobs so people can bring home a paycheque; he frames budget choices around protecting jobs and economic stability.

Doug Ford supports temporarily removing the HST on new home purchases (up to set values) for one year to lower costs, stimulate housing starts, protect affordability, and encourage immediate buying—framing it as tax relief to kick-start construction.

Doug Ford says U.S. auto tariffs are contributing to Ontario’s auto-sector struggles, pushing jobs and investment to the United States; he argues existing Canadian EV sales mandates worsen competitiveness and is urging provinces to remove environmental requirements on cars.

Doug Ford supports outlawing the resale of event tickets above their original cost, vowing to crack down on scalpers and promising to revisit resale price limits while strengthening protections to stop ticket gouging and unfair fees for fans.

Doug Ford says he will intervene to streamline municipal governance—reducing the number of politicians and councils—to create a more efficient government and protect taxpayers' money, prioritizing cost-saving and governmental efficiency over maintaining current local representation.

Ford favors reducing the number of elected officials via amalgamation or governance reform to lower costs, saying Niagara has '126 elected officials' for about 500,000 people; he says his government will review regional governance and make appropriate changes.

Doug Ford supports building high-speed rail along the Highway 401 corridor, urging Alto to follow the 401 to avoid taking farmers' land, and calls for additional Ontario stops including a Kingston station rather than routing primarily toward Quebec.

Doug Ford defends cancelling the province's Starlink satellite-internet contract, saying he stood by killing the deal to 'protect Canadians' and avoid supporting a 'U.S.-led owner' he described as 'pretty aggressive towards Canada.' He pledged to confirm the kill fee amount.

Doug Ford supports increased direct spending on classroom supplies, providing elementary teachers with $750 purchasing cards through a provincial program to prevent teachers from paying out of pocket, framing this as a record investment in student support and classroom resources.

Doug Ford supports rapidly advancing infrastructure for the Ring of Fire, declaring the project 'full steam ahead' and committing to build access roads on an accelerated timeline (construction beginning by July, first roads open by end of 2030) without using provincial fast-track laws.

Doug Ford advocates spending to build a massive, world-class convention centre on Toronto's waterfront — potentially using infill — criticizing the current Metro Toronto Convention Centre as 'terrible' and saying the province should invest billions to attract conventions and business.

Doug Ford says OSAP grants were 'not sustainable' and supported reducing grant funding to avoid 'closing down colleges and universities.' He urged students to prioritize career-oriented programs—particularly STEM—indicating spending priorities toward sustainable, job-focused post-secondary education.

Ford defends the government's OSAP cuts and urges students to focus on STEM, health care and technology rather than 'basket-weaving' courses so they obtain 'in-demand' jobs and contribute to the economy.

Doug Ford supports using nearly $100 million in provincial funds to help host the FIFA World Cup in Toronto, prioritizing spending on security and healthcare — directing a 'big chunk' to security and another to hospital support for the influx of visitors.

Ford supports fast-tracking Ring of Fire development—building access roads and accelerating critical-mineral mining to create jobs and economic growth. He previously sought special economic-zone designation but now says he will not pursue that, citing partnerships with local First Nations.

Ford says he vigorously defended Amherstburg workers and their union, arguing the provincial Diageo deal delivered money and significant support for affected workers. He promises to contact Unifor leadership and insists he 'fought like hell' for members.

Ford supports investing just over $1 billion to build a new Ontario Science Centre at Ontario Place, announcing the contract award and praising the project as 'world class,' signaling he prioritizes funding and construction to have it completed as early as 2029.

Doug Ford opposes automated speed cameras—he banned them provincially as ineffective and a 'cash grab'—and favors physical traffic-calming measures such as speed bumps, roundabouts and large flashing signs, promising faster implementation than municipalities.

Doug Ford says spending on marketing and advertising government initiatives is a priority; he defends using taxpayer funds for promotional campaigns, arguing promotion revitalizes Ontario and such marketing should not be cut even when times are tough.

Doug Ford champions spending on redeveloping Ontario Place, including relocating the Ontario Science Centre into that site as part of a tourism-focused overhaul. He prioritizes this redevelopment over repairing the existing Science Centre and emphasizes revitalizing Toronto's waterfront.

Doug Ford welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning some Trump tariffs, calling it a positive message, warned Trump still has tools to impose trade measures, said the trade war hurts pocketbooks and jobs, and said businesses 'need certainty.'

Ford says Trump's tariffs and trade war have caused economic turmoil and 'uncertainty' for Canada and the U.S.; he urges premiers to travel to the U.S. to raise awareness, will make the trip himself, and demands the Gordie Howe bridge be opened.

Doug Ford defended reducing OSAP maximum grants from 85% to 25%, arguing students are choosing low-demand programs (citing basket weaving) and should instead invest in their futures by pursuing in-demand jobs.

Doug Ford says his government will provide funding to revive the Taste of the Danforth, committing provincial money conditional on partnership with the City of Toronto and other colleagues; he expects Toronto to contribute as well.

Doug Ford supports lifting the tuition freeze—allowing up to 2% annual increases for three years—and reducing OSAP grant proportions to a maximum of 25%, arguing colleges faced unsustainable finances and urging students to pursue in-demand fields like healthcare, trades and STEM.

Doug Ford says securing nearly $23 million in investments from Diageo will strengthen Ontario's provincial supply chains, protect and support local workers, and aid the Amherstburg community — a result he credits to his government's plan to stand firm in protecting workers.

Ford says he will use threats and government action to pressure companies into investing in Ontario to protect and preserve jobs; he claims the $23‑million agreement will keep workers employed, strengthen supply chains and support the Amherstburg community.

Ford rejects Trump's threats to block the Gordie Howe Bridge, urging Canadians and the prime minister not to 'roll over', defending the project's U.S. content and mutual economic benefits while calling for a respectful, strong relationship with the United States.

Doug Ford defends Ontario’s ban on U.S. liquor, saying he ordered the LCBO to remove American alcohol as retaliation for U.S. tariffs; he refuses to lift the ban, urges doubling down, and demands the U.S. remove its tariffs to resolve the dispute.

Ford threatened to remove Diageo products (notably Crown Royal, and potentially Smirnoff) from LCBO shelves as leverage after the company announced a plant closure, saying he would ban products when the plant closes unless Diageo replaces the 200 jobs; he is open to negotiation.

Doug Ford states he prioritizes fiscal prudence, describing himself as a 'prudent fiscal manager' and emphasizing being 'tough on crime.' This frames his spending priorities as focused on fiscal responsibility and cautious management of government spending.

Doug Ford says free trade within Canada strengthens the country during U.S. tariff tensions; he supports diversifying trade away from reliance on the United States and acted to reduce interprovincial trade barriers by signing a memorandum of understanding with New Brunswick’s premier.

Doug Ford says foreign-made vehicles entering Canada must support Canadian auto workers by being built in Canada or using Canadian parts and technology; he insists on protective conditions to safeguard the domestic auto sector rather than unfettered imports.

Doug Ford advocates removing the HST on new home purchases for everyone, not just first-time buyers. He says the limited first-time buyer tax break failed to move the needle and argues a universal HST waiver would restart housing activity and boost related consumer spending.

Doug Ford opposes the Canada–China electric-vehicle tariff concession, saying it threatens Ontario's auto sector. He is angry he wasn't consulted and warns the reduced tariffs on Chinese EVs will hurt Ontario auto workers and the industry.

Doug Ford opposes lowering tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, arguing the deal risks flooding Canada with cheap Chinese EVs without guaranteed domestic investment, could shut Canadian automakers out of the U.S. market, harm the economy and lead to job losses.

Doug Ford decreed that civil servants must return to full-time, in-office work. He acknowledged early implementation issues but insisted it was essential public servants return to their desks, saying the majority can be accommodated and the problems are a temporary bump.

Ford implemented a short-lived 25% electricity export surcharge as a retaliatory measure against U.S. tariffs, later called a Washington meeting offer "an olive branch" and dropped the surcharge; he said he didn’t think the action hurt relations.

Doug Ford strongly opposes rolling back the 100% tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, saying he is 100 per cent against removing them because it would allow China to dump cheap parts and vehicles, harming Ontario's auto industry and Canadian and American jobs.

Doug Ford supports a full return-to-office mandate for provincial employees, urging everyone to be back at work five days a week. He described returning to the office as positive and said employees should work with managers if they cannot attend.

Doug Ford says his number-one focus is affordability and creating opportunities and jobs to address tough economic times, framing job creation and affordability initiatives as the government's response to rising cost-of-living pressures.

Ford defends the Skills Development Fund as a tool for job creation and commits to continuing training programs, aiming to train over one million people in the sector to help hire, train or retrain workers; he also refused to fire Minister David Piccini.

Doug Ford says the new Niagara tourism strategy is intended to drive economic growth and create jobs by unlocking the region’s full potential through investments in attractions, transportation, gaming, hospitality and infrastructure, expanding transit and revitalizing airports.

Doug Ford blames U.S. President Trump's tariffs for major layoffs in Ontario's auto and steel sectors, and is personally protesting those measures by not taking his regular winter vacation to Florida. He says this is his personal choice and isn't urging others to boycott.

Ford says he will continue to drive the economy and protect jobs, defending the Skills Development Fund and keeping the labour minister in place; he argues funding shouldn't be cut off until audit results are received to avoid presuming guilt and harming employment.

Ford says the government is addressing cost-of-living concerns by cutting taxes, creating jobs and investing $220 billion in infrastructure—building hospitals, roads, bridges and schools—to create an environment for the province to thrive and prosper.

Doug Ford withdrew the Ontario ad and says he understands Carney’s efforts negotiating with Trump, expressing skepticism about resumed talks by arguing that the president "was going to give us a terrible deal," and aiming to avoid worsening trade tensions.

Doug Ford said he is hopeful the federal budget will provide more details and support for Ontario’s nation‑building projects, stressing opportunities for the province and focusing on the Ring of Fire, energy policy and other large infrastructure projects.

Ford announced he will pull his government's anti-tariff advertisement effective Monday, pausing the province's public anti-tariff ad campaign. He said he made the decision to 'pause' the campaign after controversy over the ad's airing during the World Series.

Doug Ford supports protecting Ontario workers and backing local unions; he says his government will consider removing Diageo products from LCBO shelves unless the company reverses the Amherstburg plant closure, and will work with the municipality and local union.

Ford condemns high ticket resale prices as 'gouging,' says monopolistic control of ticket supply is unfair, and wants the government to review the issue — despite his government having scrapped a prior resale-price cap in 2019.

Doug Ford pledged to introduce measures to address U.S. tariffs, saying his government will protect Ontario by making the province more competitive, resilient and self-reliant; he warned this will require tough choices and hard work.

Doug Ford said the Ontario government has not provided any provincial funding for Stellantis's Brampton operations, indicating he has not committed provincial dollars to support Brampton production or the retention/creation of related jobs.

Doug Ford supports provincial investment to accelerate highway reconstruction, saying the sped-up Gardiner project will "fight gridlock and get drivers moving again." He emphasizes faster roadwork completion to ease congestion and prioritize motorists.

Ford urges a tougher, retaliatory approach to U.S. tariffs: if negotiations fail he wants Canada to 'hit the U.S. back hard,' stop 'rolling over,' and 'fight back' rather than remaining conciliatory in the trade dispute.

Doug Ford demands Stellantis keep the Brampton assembly plant open, vows to aggressively pressure the company, and will withhold provincial funding until clear assurances are provided — refusing to give them money while he 'keeps pushing' to protect Ontario auto jobs.

Doug Ford says Ontario will invest billions in retraining programs to support displaced workers, is looking to "support GM" (including exploring manufacturing military vehicles), and calls for certainty amid U.S. tariffs so companies can preserve and create jobs.

Ford said he hopes the province will acquire Highway 407 to alleviate 400-series congestion, though he stopped short of committing to a buyback. He also opposed subsidizing 407 truck tolls, saying advisers warned it would increase interchange congestion.

Doug Ford supports directing provincial funds to accelerate housing starts and municipal infrastructure, prioritizing investments (e.g., Building Faster Fund, Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program) to protect workers and communities and support continued growth in Kitchener, Waterloo and across Ontario.

Ford opposes using building permits as the criterion for the Building Faster Fund; he said the government will listen to municipalities but will not base funding on permits, arguing permits don't produce homes immediately and funding should target immediate housing results.

Doug Ford supports ending hybrid work and returning employees to full-time, in-office work. He ordered provincial government workers back to the office full-time by January and encouraged municipalities and regions to follow suit, saying it's time to bring people back to work.

Doug Ford supports using targeted provincial fiscal funding — the $1.2 billion Building Faster Fund — to incentivize municipalities to speed approvals, remove barriers, and accelerate housing construction, rewarding municipalities that meet provincially-set housing-start targets with funding.

Ford opposes U.S. steel tariffs and criticizes those supporting them (notably the Stelco CEO). He urges the federal government to retaliate strongly ('hit Trump back twice as hard') and calls for changes to tariff-rate quotas to protect domestic steel jobs.

Doug Ford is urging municipalities to end remote work and require employees to return to the office five days a week, commending the province's move to scrap remote work and saying in-person work will bring public service closer to people and revitalize workplaces and downtowns.

Doug Ford supports requiring Ontario public servants to return to the office, arguing in-person work improves productivity and mentoring, helps small-business foot traffic, and saying business leaders agree 'everyone needs to go back to work,' while welcoming staff back to offices.

Doug Ford supports directing provincial Building Faster Fund money to municipalities that exceed housing targets, intending those dollars to be used to build more homes and related infrastructure and to reward successful municipalities with larger future cheques.

Doug Ford expresses approval of progress on the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, noting Metrolinx is conducting testing with the TTC and stating he expects the line to be operational 'over the next few weeks', signaling support for advancing this sustainable transit project.

Doug Ford supports expanding Billy Bishop Airport to increase capacity so larger jets can land, saying this would bring more flight options, routes, and convenience. In the article, this indicates he favors the airport expansion despite related air-quality concerns raised by others.

Doug Ford supports rapidly expanding rapid transit in the Greater Toronto Area, calling tunneling on the Ontario Line a milestone and urging immediate action to reduce traffic congestion and commuting time, emphasizing fast construction and progress on transit projects.

Doug Ford supports restoring the Northlander passenger rail service, arguing its return will connect northern Ontarians to education, medical care and opportunities, strengthen local towns and industries, and create good jobs and long-term economic growth across the north.

Doug Ford supports using provincial special-designation powers (via Bill 5) to exempt Billy Bishop Airport from municipal and provincial laws and regulations, taking over city-owned land and introducing legislation to bypass local regulatory barriers for runway expansion and modernization.

Doug Ford says his government will take over city-owned lands and declare Billy Bishop Airport a special economic zone to bypass ordinary regulations and fast-track runway expansion, while asserting the move will "streamline approvals while maintaining strong safety and environmental protections."

Doug Ford supports provincial funding for water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades to increase resilience during extreme weather, protect thousands of homes, and enable new housing construction—announcing nearly $29 million in targeted investments for Perth and Wellington counties.

Ford opposes provincial EV sales mandates and is asking Quebec and British Columbia to drop their EV sales targets, arguing such emissions/EV rules fragment the market, harm Ontario’s auto sector competitiveness and risk pushing investment and jobs to the U.S.

Doug Ford supports opening HOV lanes to solo drivers during off-peak hours, calling the proposal "pretty common sense" and saying that after rush hour empty HOV lanes should be available to drivers to help alleviate traffic jams.

Doug Ford says the environmental process would proceed for any waterfront land-fill proposal, indicating he expects and accepts environmental review while pursuing filling part of Lake Ontario to expand land for a new convention centre.

Supports expansion of domestic battery manufacturing and energy storage, praising NextStar as a milestone creating thousands of local jobs and endorsing government measures (cutting taxes, reducing red tape, attracting investment) to build a competitive, resilient, self-reliant Ontario economy.

Doug Ford opposes speed cameras, arguing they do not improve road safety and criticizing them as a 'cash grab' for municipalities. He has publicly railed against their use and supported the provincial ban removing them.

Ford rejects launching a public inquiry into the delayed Eglinton Crosstown LRT, acknowledges the project's problems but emphasizes moving forward, celebrating the line's opening, and prioritizing operation and progress rather than prolonged investigations.

Doug Ford supports the imminent opening of Toronto’s Eglinton Crosstown LRT, endorsing the TTC’s February 8 target and expressing relief that the light-rail line will soon begin service, while deferring final confirmation to the TTC.

Doug Ford said the early recycling collection difficulties were to be expected when implementing a new system, indicating these problems are normal startup issues rather than evidence the policy has failed and that initial hiccups should be anticipated.

Doug Ford said the Eglinton Crosstown LRT could open in 2026 or "very soon after," indicating he expects near-term completion of this major transit project and is publicly committing the provincial timeline for sustainable transportation infrastructure.

Doug Ford supports streamlining and deferring federal environmental assessments to Ontario’s process to speed up major infrastructure projects (notably the Ring of Fire road), arguing faster assessments will create jobs, boost competitiveness, and unlock economic opportunities.

Ford praises completion of the Finch West LRT, asserts his government is 'leading the way' on transit, and urges finishing delayed projects — saying the Eglinton Crosstown should open in 2026 (or very soon after) and 'let's get it done.'

Doug Ford expressed support for expanding regional public transit, calling the opening of the Confederation GO station 'a game changer' for East Hamilton and Stoney Creek, indicating he views new GO service as beneficial to residents and regional transportation access.

Doug Ford supports building small modular reactors in Ontario, saying the project will create jobs, boost competitiveness and self-reliance, expand provincial nuclear capacity, and prioritize Ontario-made products and workers as 'exactly the sort of investment our province needs.'

Ford supports accelerating major public-transit projects, saying the Eglinton Crosstown and Scarborough extension are ahead of schedule and must be completed safely and as quickly as possible to serve riders and workers.

Doug Ford expressed concern about Marineland's animal deaths, personally called activist Phil Demers to discuss how the whales might be relocated, and even mused about "seizing the park" as a possible government intervention to protect the animals.

Ford supports constructing Highway 413, emphasizing new highway building to reduce travel times, create jobs, and boost the provincial economy as part of his transportation approach, and he rejects removing truck tolls on Highway 407 as an alternative.

Ford supports building cross-Canada pipelines and trade infrastructure to secure domestic energy infrastructure, reduce dependence on foreign-controlled systems, open new markets for Canadian energy, protect energy security, and create jobs — evidenced by his signing of a memorandum of understanding to pursue the project.

Doug Ford supports adapting to increased wildfire risk by expanding firefighting capacity: the province is buying new water bombers and helicopters, increasing funding, accelerating deployment of resources, and coordinating with federal authorities to beef up firefighting.

Ford supports restricting public disclosure of records for the premier and senior offices, arguing these changes align Ontario with other provinces and the federal government, protect personal cellphone and resident information, reduce costly FOI volume, and criticize oversight as politicized.

Ford supports using provincial powers to take control of Toronto’s Billy Bishop airport and bypass municipal laws—designating it a special economic zone—to expand the runway, promote cheaper flights, more routes and jobs, and override city opposition he calls 'close-minded'.

Doug Ford supports provincial intervention to restructure municipal governance, saying he’s keen on amalgamations to reduce 'too many politicians' and that his government will review regional governance and 'make any appropriate changes.'

Ford says decisions on Niagara amalgamation must be led locally; he agrees regional taxes are too high, believes amalgamation would save taxpayers money, warns residents could face double‑digit tax increases if not led locally, and will defer to the local majority.

Doug Ford encouraged Ontarians to “come together” to support Team Canada and took action by announcing an early, provincewide temporary alcohol-sales change so people could gather, cheer the national team, and support local businesses — framing it as collective unity.

Doug Ford promotes national unity and pride by urging Ontarians to 'come together' to cheer for Team Canada, and by instructing the Ministry of Education to allow students to watch Olympic hockey during school hours to foster shared national support.

Doug Ford emphasizes national stability and cross‑party cooperation: he wants "stability across the country," argues elections are won nationwide rather than at conventions, and says he doesn't care about political stripes and will work with anyone.

Doug Ford intervened in Quebec’s sovereignty debate opposing a Parti Québécois victory, explicitly warning that a PQ election would be a 'disaster.' He portrays a PQ win and its prospect of renewed sovereignty efforts as highly negative and undesirable.

Doug Ford strongly opposes Quebec separatism, urging Quebecers to reject the Parti Québécois, calling their election "a disaster" for Canada, warning they would call a referendum, and asserting Quebec and Canada are stronger when united.

Doug Ford opposes Alberta separatism, urging Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to denounce secession efforts, calling reported meetings with U.S. contacts unacceptable and unethical, asserting Canada must stay united and pledging to 'fight with every tool' to prevent separation.

Doug Ford supports the mayor's efforts to block the Kanata Golf Club development, says he agrees with the Supreme Court and urges the developer and municipality to work things out; he endorses the mayor putting up ‘roadblocks’ to protect the community.

Doug Ford condemns the court's decision striking down his government's bike-lane removal as trampling Ontarians' rights, calling it 'ridiculous', asserting a democratic mandate to 'move, not eliminate' lanes, and pledging to press ahead and appeal the ruling.