Randall Denley: Doug Ford needs to snap out of his slump

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?

18 Jun, 17:59 — 18 Jun, 19:48

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Why this matters

Premier Doug Ford leads Ontario, Canada's most populous province, and his political performance and policy direction significantly impact provincial governance and public services. Criticism of his leadership, whether for specific comments or broader policy slumps, can influence public perception and future electoral outcomes.

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What sources agree on

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is currently facing criticism or a 'slump'
Ford made a controversial comparison of a new jail to a Four Seasons Hotel

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Doug Ford compared the new Thunder Bay Correctional Centre to a Four Seasons Hotel

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Ford's comments about the jail came after an inmate inquest

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Ford's current focus includes Canada-U.S. trade issues and expanding Toronto's Billy Bishop airport

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Where they diverge

Focus of Ford's current 'slump'

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Primarily attributed to a specific controversial comment regarding a jail

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Broader lack of policy direction and focus beyond specific projects

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Discussion of Ford's policy intentions for the remainder of his term, beyond trade and airport expansion

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Context of the inmate inquest that preceded Ford's jail comments

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cbcHigh3d ago

Premier Doug Ford compares new Thunder Bay, Ont., jail to Four Seasons Hotel after latest inmate inquest

Ontario Premier Doug Ford faces criticism for comparing the Thunder Bay Correctional Centre, which is under construction, to a Fours Season Hotel. Ford's comments come in the wake of the inquest for Kevin Mamakwa, an inmate who died at the century-old jail in 2020. He was the nephew of Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa, who said the premier's comments expose "the real Doug Ford."

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