Ford confirms Ontario election call, announces tunnel extension plan for unfinished LRT [Video]

Ontarians will go to the polls in February, Premier Doug Ford said Friday while announcing his government’s plan to improve transit in Peel Region.

Ford confirmed Global News’ Thursday reporting that sources said the premier would go to Lt. Gov. Edith Dumont on Jan. 29 to dissolve the legislature, which would allow for an election to take place on Feb. 27.

The confirmation comes after weeks of rampant speculation Ford would head to the polls early, amidst a threat of tariffs from the United States that has allowed the premier to take a national leadership role.

“We need a mandate from the people to fight against Donald Trump’s tariffs,” Ford said.

“The attack is coming against our families, our businesses, our communities, and with a strong mandate, we will be able to fight with Donald Trump to make sure we stop the tariffs and make sure that we give certainty to the people of Ontario.”

Ford said Canada does …