Ontario Premier Doug Ford has confirmed he will trigger an early provincial election on Wednesday, Jan. 29, saying his government needs a strong mandate in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump’s relentless tariff threats on Canada.

Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie talks about Doug Ford's decision to call an election, and what she would do differently if she was in his position.

Ontario voters are heading to the polls soon. Premier Doug Ford confirmed that he will officially call an election on Wednesday.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced plans for an early election, citing the need to counter what he calls an economic “attack” from former U.S. President Donald Trump, as a potential trade war looms between Canada and the United States.

Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie says she’s ready to become Ontario’s next premier, despite Doug Ford being “selfish” for calling an election.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he may have to "let the people decide" if his government should spend billions to offset the impact of potential incoming American tariffs.The comments mark the premier's strongest indication yet that he may be planning to call an election before the fixed date in 2026.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is defending his government's decision to enter into a $100-million deal with Elon Musk's Starlink — but didn't rule out cancelling it as the province fights the threat of U.S. tariffs.

Andrew Enns of Leger talks about why Ontario Premier Doug Ford decided to call a snap election more than a year early.

The Ontario premier says he's ready for a street fight if Trump makes good on threats of a trade war with Canada

Ford's edict to cabinet has increased the tempo of news conferences as the Progressive Conservatives aim to garner maximum publicity heading into the campaign.

ALSO ON SPEED DIAL — The premier, widely believed to be days away from calling a provincial election, said he speaks with DOMINIC LEBLANC “every day — almost every day” as they coordinate a Team Canada approach to wrangling the Trump administration.