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Dr. Doug Ford: Ontario premier receives honorary degree from U.S. university

Published May 4, 2026 at 8:31pm

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Dr. Doug Ford: Ontario premier receives honorary degree from U.S. university

Ontario Premier Doug Ford spoke of tariffs and teamwork as he took to the stage at Saginaw Valley State University in Michigan to receive a Doctor of Humane Letters degree.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford received an honorary doctorate from a U.S. university on Saturday.

Ford wore a black cap and gown as he took to the stage at Saginaw Valley State University in Michigan to receive a Doctor of Humane Letters degree.

In a social media post, Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles noted “Doug Ford gets a free degree in the U.S. while taking OSAP away from Ontario students.”

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