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Ford sounds alarm over China EV deal, calls for federal help for Ontario auto sector

He called for the federal government to support Ontario's auto sector by ending the EV sales mandate, which is currently paused, and scrapping federal fees.

Published Jan 16, 2026 at 2:27pm

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Ford sounds alarm over China EV deal, calls for federal help for Ontario auto sector

Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks to the media during a press conference at Queen's Park in Toronto on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

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