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Ford vague on paying for campaign promises a day before PCs set to release platform

Published Feb 24, 2025 at 5:52pm

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Ford vague on paying for campaign promises a day before PCs set to release platform

Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford makes an announcement in Toronto on Monday February 24, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford offered little clarity Sunday on how he would pay for billions of dollars in promises if re-elected, as looming tariffs from the U.S. continue to keep economic stability at the forefront of the election campaign.

Ford was pressed on how he would cover proposals such as building a tunnel under Highway 401 at a campaign stop in Sault Ste. Marie a day before his party is set to release its platform for Thursday's vote.

"I believe in growing revenue," Ford said during an event at the Algoma Steel plant, suggesting this was previously achieved by growing the tax base but offering no specific measures.

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