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Publication Date: July 2, 2026 - 04:00
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Ontario pushed ahead with strong mayor powers expansion despite 'predominantly negative' feedback
July 2, 2026
Premier Doug Ford’s sweeping expansion of strong mayor powers to nearly half of Ontario’s municipalities was met with “predominantly negative” feedback during consultations, with respondents calling the system “unnecessary” and “undemocratic," documents obtained by CBC News reveal.
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The move follows an agreement last month by Canadian and Turkish trade ministers to begin exploratory discussions aimed at concluding a free-trade agreement.
July 7, 2026 - 08:49 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
In a statement on Monday night, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced that Renata Ford has died. Renata was the wife of late Toronto mayor Rob Ford and sister-in-law of the current Ontario Premier. She was 55 years old. The cause of death has not yet been revealed. Renata leaves behind her two children, Stephanie and Douglas. “My heart breaks for Stephanie and Dougie,” the premier said in a statement. “They’ve been through so much at such young ages, and losing their mom is incredibly painful. Our whole family is hurting for them. We ask that people respect their privacy during this...
July 7, 2026 - 08:47 | National Post Staff | National Post
The union representing Canadian autoworkers says it is in a critical week as it seeks to hammer out a new three-year deal with Ford Motor Co.
July 7, 2026 - 08:31 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
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