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Behind Doug Ford’s unusually public criticism of Poilievre’s campaign

The premier’s unusually sharp critique of the federal Conservative campaign has insiders wondering why Ford is behaving like that. Some are saying he might be laying the groundwork for something bigger.

Published Apr 15, 2025 at 8:25pm

Barbara Patrocinio
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Barbara Patrocinio
Behind Doug Ford’s unusually public criticism of Poilievre’s campaign

Ontario Premier Doug Ford (right) watches as Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre delivers remarks before the start of the Toronto Caribbean Carnival, on Saturday, August 5, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

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