Ontario to hold general election on February 27

By: 600011 On: Jan 29, 2025, 5:00 PM

 

Ontario will hold a general election on February 27. The election was previously announced with one year left in the term. The election was originally scheduled for June 2026.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said last week that a new mandate was necessary after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on Canada. If Trump's threat is carried out, it will have a negative impact on Ontario's auto industry. It will cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to resolve the problems, including job losses. He said that he is seeking a new mandate in this context. He said that he has a clear plan to deal with Trump's actions, no matter what, and that he will make these matters clear during the election campaign.