Headlines Ontario Premier Doug Ford praised Prime Minister Mark Carney following his high-stakes first meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, calling it a promising first step toward repairing a trade relationship strained by tariffs and rhetoric. “I thought he did really well,” Ford said at Queen’s Park. “He held his own.” CTV News reports.
Ford hinted that the May 15 Ontario budget may not be balanced, because of the need to support workers and businesses facing potential fallout from Trump’s proposed tariffs. The Canadian Press has this one.
Premier Ford took a swipe at Alberta Premier Danielle Smith this week amid talk of separation from Confederation. “This is a time to unite the country, not people saying, ‘Oh, I’m leaving the country,’” he said during an off-the-cuff remark at a skilled trades event in Etobicoke. CityNews reports.