Trump and Ontario's tariff response likely to dominate Ford's throne speech
April 15, 2025
Ontario’s legislature has returned for a shortened spring session with just over 20 days scheduled, and experts say Premier Doug Ford’s throne speech is likely to focus on the continued fight against Trump’s tariffs.
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