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Skipping Canada-U.S. summit, Ford pushes for border security overhaul, immediate action

Opposition critics have accused Ford of prioritizing his re-election campaign over Ontario’s role in Canada-U.S. negotiations, saying that his absence from the Toronto summit undermines the province’s influence. Ford, however, dismissed such concerns, insisting that federal officials must deliver results rather than engage in more discussion.

Barbara Patrocinio
Barbara Patrocinio
Skipping Canada-U.S. summit, Ford pushes for border security overhaul, immediate action

Ontario PC Party Leader Doug Ford appears at a press conference in Pickering, Ont., Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young