Just around the time that Ford was visiting with Lt. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Your Midday Sun will soon be in your inbox. We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again. One of the flurry of last-minute announcements from the Ford government before the election was called was related to health care.
The provincial election is normally fought over issues of provincial importance like health care and education. Virtually the only issue will be who can and will deal with Trump and the tariffs we may face. While relations between countries may be a federal issue, the lack of leadership at the federal level, including Justin Trudeau announcing his resignation, gives Ford an opening. That's an⦠pic. A poll for Postmedia, released a week earlier, showed similar results.
These are the numbers going into an election, but the reality is they could change at any point. Events, dear boy, events is the maxim that everyone in or around politics learns early. To put it a different way β voters are fickle, polls can change, campaigns matter.
While unlikely at this point, Ford could end up regretting this election. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. Comments may take up to an hour to appear on the site. You will receive an email if there is a reply to your comment, an update to a thread you follow or if a user you follow comments.
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