"As part of the job of being Premier of Ontario, there is extensive travel within Ontario, a province twice the landmass of Texas. This is in addition to travel across Canada for Council of the Federation and First Ministers' Meetings, which have increased in frequency, as well as travel to the United States to help make the case against President Trump's tariffs."
"Opposition NDP Leader Marit Stiles called the jet a 'gravy plane,' adding that Ford should be 'flying economy like the rest of us.' Stiles criticized Ford for spending $30 million on a private jet while people struggle with rising grocery and gas prices."
"Interim Liberal Leader John Fraser echoed similar sentiments, using the term 'gravy plane' and referencing the Ford brothers' past comments about the 'gravy train' during their time in public office. He emphasized that people can't afford groceries and gas while Ford makes such extravagant purchases."
The Ontario government has acquired a pre-owned Bombardier Challenger 650 private jet for $28.9 million for Premier Doug Ford's travel needs. The premier's office stated that extensive travel is necessary within Ontario and across Canada, as well as to the U.S. for various meetings. Critics, including NDP Leader Marit Stiles and Interim Liberal Leader John Fraser, have condemned the purchase, labeling it a 'gravy plane' and highlighting rising costs of living and healthcare issues in the province.
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