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π˜–π˜― 𝘡𝘩𝘦 π˜™π˜°π˜’π˜₯ π˜ͺ𝘯 π˜–π˜―π˜΅π˜’π˜³π˜ͺ𝘰: Trust Your Candidatesβ€”But Make Sure They Won’t Derail Your Campaign

Bonnie Crombie’s push for NDP votes has been derailed by PC-led opposition research exposing past comments from Liberal candidates. With just over a week to go, the fight for second place is heating up. Can the Liberals recover, or will voter backlash cost them critical seats?

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π˜–π˜― 𝘡𝘩𝘦 π˜™π˜°π˜’π˜₯ π˜ͺ𝘯 π˜–π˜―π˜΅π˜’π˜³π˜ͺ𝘰: Coming into Focus

With just days to go before Ontario heads to the polls, party leaders are making their final pitches. Ford plays it safe, Crombie fights to consolidate the anti-Ford vote, and Stiles battles on three fronts. Can the Liberals or NDP shift the race in time?

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π˜–π˜― 𝘡𝘩𝘦 π˜™π˜°π˜’π˜₯ π˜ͺ𝘯 π˜–π˜―π˜΅π˜’π˜³π˜ͺ𝘰: Woe is the NDP

The Ontario NDP is in a fight for survival. With polls placing them behind the Liberals, Marit Stiles is battling to hold onto second place while Doug Ford’s PCs look poised for another majority. Can the NDP break through, or are they destined for third-party status?

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π˜–π˜― 𝘡𝘩𝘦 π˜™π˜°π˜’π˜₯ π˜ͺ𝘯 π˜–π˜―π˜΅π˜’π˜³π˜ͺ𝘰: The Campaign Must Go On

Doug Ford may be in D.C., but the Ontario election race isn’t slowing down. While the Premier fine-tunes his message for U.S. lawmakers, his PC team is on the ground with key campaign stops, including Prabmeet Sarkaria’s event in Oldcastle. Meanwhile, the opposition parties are bracing for high-stakes debates, with NDP leader Marit Stiles and Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie both needing a breakout moment to shift the polls.

With Ford’s PCs holding a commanding lead, the final stretch of the campaign could come down to one question: Can the opposition shake up the race before it’s too late?

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π˜–π˜― 𝘡𝘩𝘦 π˜™π˜°π˜’π˜₯ π˜ͺ𝘯 π˜–π˜―π˜΅π˜’π˜³π˜ͺ𝘰: Mr. Ford Goes to Washington

Doug Ford takes his campaign to Washington, standing firm against U.S. tariffs and pitching his β€œFortress Am-Can” vision. With critics questioning the timing, Ford’s high-profile meetings signal a fight for Ontario’s economic interests. Meanwhile, NDP and Liberals sharpen their focus on healthcare and endorsements as election day draws closer.

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π˜–π˜― 𝘡𝘩𝘦 π˜™π˜°π˜’π˜₯ π˜ͺ𝘯 π˜–π˜―π˜΅π˜’π˜³π˜ͺ𝘰: Tariffs are Back on the Menu

Trump’s latest tariff threats put Ontario’s economy back in focus, reigniting a key campaign issue. Ford rallies against Trump, while Stiles and Crombie sharpen their messages on healthcare. With Super Bowl ad wars and new polling insights, parties fight for voter attention. Will Trump’s chaos boost Ford’s re-election bid?

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Weekly Roundup - February 7, 2025

Canada dodged a trade war, the Ontario election looms, and Alberta politics took a dramatic turn. With Trudeau facing U.S. pressure and the Liberal leadership race heating up, this week felt more like Lombard Street than a straight highway. Catch up on all the twists in our Weekly Roundup!

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π˜–π˜― 𝘡𝘩𝘦 π˜™π˜°π˜’π˜₯ π˜ͺ𝘯 π˜–π˜―π˜΅π˜’π˜³π˜ͺ𝘰: Whither the Big Red Machine?

Doug Ford’s early election call has put the Ontario Liberals on the defensive. As Bonnie Crombie works to sharpen her message and build momentum, challenges remain. With 20 days to go, can the Liberals rally in time, or will Ford’s well-oiled campaign stay ahead? Read more for the latest insights.

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π˜–π˜― 𝘡𝘩𝘦 π˜™π˜°π˜’π˜₯ π˜ͺ𝘯 π˜–π˜―π˜΅π˜’π˜³π˜ͺ𝘰: Ghosts are Real in Ontario

Ontario’s election campaign is hauntedβ€”by past premiers, political missteps, and ghosts of decisions long gone. As Ford, Crombie, and Stiles battle for votes, the real question isn’t historyβ€”it’s leadership. Who has a vision for today?

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