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Publication Date: April 21, 2026 - 20:59
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We asked Canada's premiers if they fly private. Here's what they said
April 21, 2026
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has reversed course on the purchase of a $28.9-million private jet for his travel — a controversy that has raised questions about how often Canada's leaders fly on private aircraft. CBC News reached out to offices of the premier from coast to coast, to see how the provinces book air travel.
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