In Ontario's election campaign, Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford highlighted border security amidst U.S. tariff threats, vowing to expand police capabilities with new helicopters. He noted Operation Deterrence's successes in intercepting illegal crossings and drug seizures. Meanwhile, NDP Leader Marit Stiles proposed a monthly grocery rebate aimed at easing the financial strain on millions of households, advocating for a focus on affordability over Ford's security concerns. Opposition parties challenged Ford’s rhetoric on needing a larger mandate, stressing the importance of health-care and cost-of-living issues in the campaign.
"The simple truth is, as long as Donald Trump is president, the risk of tariffs will never go away," Ford said during a campaign stop in Ontario.
Ford's Operation Deterrence has intercepted eight illegal border crossings and led to the seizure of 21 illegal firearms and 624 kilograms of cocaine.
NDP Leader Marit Stiles emphasized the rising cost of living, proposing a monthly grocery rebate for up to four million households to help ease financial burdens.
Opposition parties criticized Ford’s need for a larger mandate, asserting that the focus of the election should be on provincial healthcare and affordability.
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