Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford has unveiled a massive $22 billion stimulus package, promising significant investments in infrastructure and economic growth if he is re-elected as Ontario’s premier. The package is designed to bolster the province’s economy in response to potential 25% U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, recently announced by President Donald Trump.
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Despite the looming threat of a trade war, Ford has assured Ontarians that his stimulus package will move forward regardless of U.S. trade policies.
💰 Breakdown of Ford’s $22 Billion Investment Plan
🔹 $15 billion for capital projects – This includes major road expansions, such as the widening of the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) in southwestern Ontario.
🔹 $5 billion for the Ontario Infrastructure Bank – These funds will be used to invest in housing and other key provincial projects.
Ford’s aggressive infrastructure plan aims to create thousands of jobs, boost economic activity, and improve transportation efficiency across the province.
“We are making historic investments to ensure Ontario remains strong in the face of economic uncertainty,” Ford said while announcing the initiative.
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🏙️ Bonnie Crombie’s Transit-Focused Vision
Meanwhile, Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie has laid out her own plan, focusing on public transit safety and accessibility.
📌 Key highlights of Crombie’s transit strategy:
✔️ Installation of platform barriers at all Toronto subway stations
✔️ Increase in crisis intervention teams to improve commuter safety
✔️ Hiring 300 special constables to patrol transit operations in Ottawa and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
✔️ Additional investments in security cameras and transit safety equipment
Although Crombie did not disclose the exact cost of her plan, she stated that financial details would be released as the campaign progresses.
“We want people to ride public transit, and I want to make it as accessible and safe as possible,” Crombie said during a campaign stop at a Toronto subway station.
She also promised to expand her transit strategy to other Ontario cities, with further announcements expected in the coming weeks.
📆 The Road to Ontario’s Election: What’s Next?
With Ontario voters heading to the polls on February 27, both Ford and Crombie are ramping up their campaign promises. Ford’s infrastructure-heavy stimulus package positions him as a leader focused on economic growth and job creation, while Crombie’s transit safety proposal appeals to urban commuters and public transit users.
As the election date approaches, Ontario residents will weigh these bold infrastructure and transit plans, deciding which vision best aligns with the province’s future needs.
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