In the recent Ontario election, Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives secured a significant victory, winning 80 seats, reinforcing his leadership amid challenges from U.S. President Trump's tariffs. Political analysts noted that the Conservatives successfully framed the election around the Trump tariffs, enabling Ford to emerge as a strong candidate on that issue. However, questions linger regarding the snap election's cost—$190 million—and its effectiveness, as seat changes were minimal. Despite the victory, critics argue it merely preserved the political status quo without significant shifts in representation.
According to the unofficial results, the PCs were elected or leading with 80 seats, followed by the NDP with 27, the Liberals with 14, the Greens with 2 and one seat held by an independent candidate.
Doug Ford became the first Ontario leader to win a third majority since 1959. His party is currently elected or leading in 80 seats, just one more than they had when the legislature dissolved.
'The Conservatives correctly calculated that this would be the ballot question because of what's happening with the Trump administration and Mr. Ford would do well on that ballot question,' said Jonathan Malloy.
'We saw so little movement in terms of seats,' said Andrea Lawlor, questioning whether the costly snap election was worth it, or just 'a $190 million exercise in preserving the status quo.'
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