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Publication Date: February 23, 2026 - 16:54

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‘It’s not a freebie’: Ford government defends OSAP changes as opposition continues

February 23, 2026
Premier Doug Ford said OSAP "is not a freebie anymore" and that "money doesn't grow on trees" as opposition to his student loan changes continues to bubble.


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