Joshua Freeman

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‘This is what I think of Crown Royal’: Doug Ford dumps out bottle of whisky in show of anger over distiller’s job cuts

‘This is what I think of Crown Royal’: Doug Ford dumps out bottle of whisky in show of anger over distiller’s job cuts

Ontario Premier Doug Ford poured scorn on the makers of Crown Royal whisky Tuesday, dumping out a bottle before reporters in a show of protest over the company’s decision to shutter an Ontario bottling plant and move the jobs south of the border. “You know something, I always say smart people aren’t too smart, and you guys are about as...

Ford tells Carney deal with U.S. needs to help sectors hit by tariffs or else ‘hit back hard’

Ford tells Carney deal with U.S. needs to help sectors hit by tariffs or else ‘hit back hard’

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he spoke with Prime Minister Mark Carney following an announcement Friday that Canada will ease tariffs on U.S. goods and told him that any agreement with the United States should include support for Canadian industries impacted by tariffs. “I spoke with Prime Minister Carney following his announcement to stress the need for an agreement with...

‘Probably the most disliked politician in the world:’ Doug Ford on how Canadians view Trump

‘Probably the most disliked politician in the world:’ Doug Ford on how Canadians view Trump

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says U.S. President Donald Trump is likely the most disliked politician Canadians can think of, inside the country or out, as he plows ahead with new tariffs in his trade war. Ford pulled no punches when asked in an interview with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer Thursday what the general impression of Trump is in Canada. “He’s probably...

Doug Ford says U.S. governors agree Trump’s comments on Canada were ‘insulting’

Doug Ford says U.S. governors agree Trump’s comments on Canada were ‘insulting’

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his U.S counterparts are concerned about a drop in tourism from Canadians, telling him that President Donald Trump’s comments about making Canada the 51st state were insulting to Canada. “Well, as we talk to the governors, a lot of governors are saying it’s insulting, it’s insulting to your closest friend and allies,” Ford told CNN...

Blanchet calls Canada ‘an artificial country with very little meaning’

Blanchet calls Canada ‘an artificial country with very little meaning’

Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet issued a scathing assessment Friday of Canada as a country, and Quebec’s place in it as he made his case to Quebecers that only he would protect their interests. “We are, whether we like it or not, part of an artificial country with very little meaning, called Canada,” Blanchet said in English during a campaign...

Canadians feel this federal election ‘more important’ than in the past, primarily driven by leader choice: Nanos survey

Canadians feel this federal election ‘more important’ than in the past, primarily driven by leader choice: Nanos survey

An overwhelming majority of Canadians believe that the current federal election, being fought amid continued threats against Canada’s sovereignty from U.S. President Donald Trump, is the most import one yet According to a new survey from Nanos Research, 86 per cent of Canadians believe this election is more important than past elections. In Ontario and B.C., that sentiment was highest...

Ontario Premier Ford says high-stakes meeting with U.S. ‘productive’ but tariffs remain

Ontario Premier Ford says high-stakes meeting with U.S. ‘productive’ but tariffs remain

A high stakes meeting between Canada and the U.S. Thursday ended without any agreement on removing the tariffs, but Ontario Premier Doug Ford said it was “productive” and another talk is set to take place next week. “I’m feeling very positive,” Ford said after he exited the U.S. Department of Commerce building at the conclusion of the almost two-hour long...

Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatens to cut off energy to U.S. in response to Trump's tariffs

Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatens to cut off energy to U.S. in response to Trump's tariffs

Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatened Wednesday about “cutting off” energy supply to the U.S. in response to president-elect Donald Trump’s tariff plan on all Canadian imports. “We will go to the full extent depending how far this goes. We will go to the extent of cutting off their energy, going down to Michigan, going down to New York State and...

Father and son facing terror charges were planning 'serious violent attack in Toronto': RCMP

Father and son facing terror charges were planning 'serious violent attack in Toronto': RCMP

RCMP say a father and son who were arrested in Richmond Hill July 28 were "in the advanced stages of planning a serious violent attack in Toronto." The two men are now facing six terror-related charges altogether.

Carolyn Parrish wins Mississauga byelection to become next mayor

Carolyn Parrish wins Mississauga byelection to become next mayor

Longtime councillor and MP Carolyn Parrish won Mississauga's mayoral race Monday night, beating out a crowded field of contenders for the top job. With 100 per cent of polls reporting, Parrish was more than 8,500 votes ahead of her closest competitor, first-term councillor Alvin Tedjo. She garnered 43,494 votes compared to 35,005 for Tedjo. Dipika Damerla came in with 27,11...