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Author: Shawn Jeffords
Publication Date: August 31, 2026 - 04:00
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Could Ford's fight with Trump swing key byelections to the PCs? Experts weigh in
August 31, 2026
After months on his political backfoot, Doug Ford was on the offensive this week, squaring off with Donald Trump in a war of words. Political analysts and experts say the fight plays to the premier's strengths and has contributed to a spike in his approvals just ahead of three provincial key byelections this week.
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