Category: Ontario premier Doug Ford

Premier Ford Pledges Paid Sick Leave Program for Workers, Apologizes

April 22, 2021
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TORONTO—A visibly emotional Premier Doug Ford apologized on Thursday for new COVID-19 restrictions that sparked a furious backlash as he confirmed the government would bring in a paid sick-leave program for workers after months of refusing to do so. Choking back tears, Ford said he was sorry for increasing police enforcement powers and closing playgrounds…

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford Tests Negative After Staff Member Tests Positive for COVID-19

April 21, 2021
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TORONTO—Ontario Premier Doug Ford is isolating in Toronto after a member of his staff who was in close contact with him tested positive for COVID-19. A statement from Ford’s office late Tuesday says the premier has tested negative. It says Ford will follow all public health advice for close contacts. The statement says members of…

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