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Ford government members say private plane reversal took 'guts'

Published Apr 20, 2026 at 4:28pm

The Canadian Press
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The Canadian Press
Ford government members say private plane reversal took 'guts'

Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks at the Ismaili Centre Toronto, in Toronto on Monday March 30, 2026.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Members of Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government are hailing his decision to reverse course on buying a $29-million private jet, saying it shows leadership.

Ford's office confirmed the purchase Friday of a used 2016 Bombardier Challenger 650 jet, saying the premier needed it for travel throughout the vast province as well as to the United States.

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