Following President Trump's decision to impose hefty tariffs on Canadian goods, Ontario party leaders are crafting strategies to soften the adverse economic effects. PC Leader Doug Ford has pledged substantial investment in workforce development to safeguard jobs, while NDP Leader Marit Stiles is working on an income protection plan for those affected. Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie aims to increase border security and diversify the economy in response to the tariffs. The leaders are responding to an unprecedented threat to Ontario's economy ahead of the upcoming election on February 27.
I'm prepared to do whatever is necessary, whatever it takes," he said at a campaign event in Brampton where he fed a sign with the word "tariffs" on it into a crushing machine.
We have to be ready to care for people when the storm hits," Stiles said Saturday during an interview with Fresh Air host Ismaila Alfa.
Ford has also said his party would spend more than $22 billion on various projects across multiple industries to help those employed in manufacturing and construction.
Crombie said Saturday her party's plan to handle the fallout from the tariffs will include initiatives to increase Canada-U.S. border security...
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