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Ontario Premier Doug Ford says no expense will be spared to help people caught in the province’s raging wildfires, which have forced thousands of people to flee their homes. But as Eric Sorensen reports, Ford is facing criticism for failing to properly budget for the blazes.

Amid criticism from U.S. officials about wildfire smoke creeping south of the border, Ontario Premier Doug Ford listed instances in which Canada lent a hand to its southern neighbour during natural disaster crises. “If there’s some politicians out there chirping away, maybe what you should do rather than complain, is send support… we have done...

Ontario Premier Doug Ford hit back at Global News Journalist Colin D’Mello Tuesday, “predicting” the latter would join the provincial Liberal Party in response to whether Ford thought Ontarians were turning a page on him.

The leaderless Ontario Liberals nudged in front of the Progressive Conservatives after a turbulent few weeks. David Valentin, of Liaison Strategies, explains why.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford received an honorary doctorate from a Michigan university, where he delivered a commencement address to graduating students. In his speech at Saginaw Valley State University, Ford reflected on his experience working in the U.S. and the long-standing relationship between the two countries. He warned tariffs could further strain those ties, saying...

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the hotel expense scandal that has triggered a wave of public backlash is “nothing compared to previous governments” and that expenses incurred by his MPPs will be paid back to taxpayers – within reason.

Premier Doug Ford said protecting people remains Ontario’s top priority as the province battles nearly 200 wildfires. Speaking in Thunder Bay, Ford said the government is prepared to spend whatever is needed to support the response, including bringing in firefighters and water bombers from across Canada.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Thursday he is looking forward to the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge on July 27, calling it a “historic time” for the region. He did not comment on the profit-sharing deal between Canada and the U.S.

Firefighters are battling hundreds of wildfires across the country, and a growing number are considered out of control. In Ontario, authorities are calling this year’s fire season unprecedented, as massive wildfires rage in the province’s northwest. Premier Doug Ford was in Thunder Bay on Saturday, where evacuees are sheltering.

Renata Ford, the wife of the late Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, has passed away at the age of 55. Ontario Premier Doug Ford confirmed the news in a written statement. He says his heart breaks for her two children Stephanie and Dougie saying “they’ve been through so much at such young ages and losing their...

As wildfires continue to rage across northern Ontario and thick smoke drifts across the U.S. border, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has responded to criticism over the efficiency of the province’s emergency preparedness response. “I’ve talked to a number of chiefs and telling them that we’re there to support them. But what’s a miracle is that...

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and his Alberta counterpart Danielle Smith are pushing the idea of a new 3,300-kilometre oil pipeline that would run from Hardisty, Alta., to Sarnia, Ont. Ford said Monday the pipeline would be known as the Northern Shield energy corridor and was designed to take advantage of oil refining capacity in Sarnia.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are teaming up for a potential oil and gas pipeline between their provinces. Heather Yourex-West looks at the ‘Northern Shield’ proposal, and what it will take to get shovels in the ground.

What was supposed to be a light-hearted moment at the Calgary Stampede has kicked off a wave of Conservative infighting. “Kerry-Lynne Findlay. Way to go. Fresh off a big win against Liberal lobbyists from out east,” Poilievre remarked at the Calgary Stampede. That comment was widely seen as a dig against one of Ontario Premier...

Firefighters are battling hundreds of wildfires across the country, and a growing number are considered out of control. In Ontario, authorities are calling this year’s fire season unprecedented, as massive wildfires rage in the province’s northwest. Premier Doug Ford was in Thunder Bay on Saturday, where evacuees are sheltering. Plus, U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra sat...

Pipeline talks have piqued the interest of Ontario as two Premiers are coming together for an east-west pipeline. We hear from Danielle Smith and Doug Ford on their idea for more Canadian oil output. Also, the oil talks don’t stop with Alberta and Ontario, as part of the proposal would have the pipeline running through...

Pipeline talks have piqued the interest of Ontario as two Premiers are coming together for an east-west pipeline. We hear from Danielle Smith and Doug Ford on their idea for more Canadian oil output. Also, the oil talks don’t stop with Alberta and Ontario, as part of the proposal would have the pipeline running through...

With the Northern Shield pipeline being the talk of the country the past couple of days, many are worried that Saskatchewan has been left out of the circle with Doug Ford and Danielle Smith. We hear from the provincial government about whether this is a “get on board situation,” or an actual collaborative deal amongst...

With the Northern Shield pipeline being the talk of the country the past couple of days, many are worried that Saskatchewan has been left out of the circle with Doug Ford and Danielle Smith. We hear from the provincial government about whether this is a “get on board situation,” or an actual collaborative deal amongst...

Ontario Premier Doug Ford regularly worked from home in January, even as civil servants were ordered back to the office five days per week. A copy of the premier’s itinerary obtained by Global News using freedom of information laws shows that over five weeks from early January, Ford took many meetings at his house or...