The long-running drama playing out behind the scenes between Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s team and the federal Conservatives led by Pierre Poilievre has erupted in full view of the public in the dying stages of the 2025 election.
The relationship between the two camps has long been fraught, but things have hit a fever pitch as Ontario PC sources recently alerted the media to efforts by the federal party to keep Poilievre's Ottawa-area riding blue. It has meant the Conservatives have had to contend with several stories critical of the party's strategy and campaign team as Poilievre makes his final pitch to voters ahead of the April 28 election day.
It has some wondering whether Ford has his eyes on the federal arena.