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Ford, feds say they had 'productive' meeting with top Trump trade official in Washington • Mar. 13, 2025, 12:04 PM ET (CBC)
Ford talks to Carney, premiers ahead of trade meeting in Washington • Mar. 13, 2025, 6:04 AM ET (CBC)
Climate advocates, experts want to see more focus on environment in Ontario this term • Mar. 12, 2025, 11:44 PM ET (CBC)
Doug Ford, the Canadian politician loudly contesting Trump’s ‘America First’ trade policy • Mar. 12, 2025, 6:04 AM ET (CNN)
Ontario suspends levy on U.S.-bound electricity as Ford set to meet with Trump official • Mar. 11, 2025, 6:04 AM ET (CBC)

Facts

Also Known As Douglas Ford, Jr.
Born November 20, 1964 (age 60) • Etobicoke • Canada
Title / Office prime minister (2018-), Ontario
Political Affiliation Progressive Conservative Party of Canada
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