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Ontario Premier Doug Ford is planning to call an Ontario election on Jan. 29, a senior government source tells CBC News. CBC’s Lorenda Reddekopp breaks down what we know so far.
Premier Doug Ford is planning to call a provincial election next Wednesday, which would send Ontarians to the polls on Feb. 27, a senior Progressive Conservative source has confirmed to CBC News.
The planned election call would follow months of speculation that Ford wanted to face voters before the fixed 2026 date.
The planned call would come just after Ford’s Progressive Conservative candidates meet for a “super caucus” event to discuss strategy for the next provincial election — two government sources have confirmed to CBC News the meeting will be held this weekend.
The meeting will include several strategic updates and information sessions, according to a copy of the invitation obtained by CBC News.
“This meeting will provide you …
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