[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]

# ![@ColinDMello Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::19089339.png) @ColinDMello Colin D'Mello | Global News

Premier Doug Ford's government is facing criticism over its handling of the auto sector, with the NDP and Liberals accusing him of lacking a plan to address job losses and plant closures. The government is also under fire for its handling of the Skills Development Fund and its decision to eliminate automated speed cameras. Tensions are running high in the legislature, with shouting matches and accusations of corruption.

### Engagements: XXXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::19089339/interactions)
![Engagements Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/cr:twitter::19089339/c:line/m:interactions.svg)

- X Week XXXXXXXXX +400%
- X Month XXXXXXXXX +189%
- X Months XXXXXXXXXX -XX%
- X Year XXXXXXXXXX -XX%

### Mentions: XX [#](/creator/twitter::19089339/posts_active)
![Mentions Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/cr:twitter::19089339/c:line/m:posts_active.svg)

- X Week XX +33%
- X Month XXX +77%
- X Months XXX -XX%
- X Year XXX -XXXX%

### Followers: XXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::19089339/followers)
![Followers Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/cr:twitter::19089339/c:line/m:followers.svg)

- X Week XXXXXX +0.20%
- X Month XXXXXX +0.29%
- X Months XXXXXX +1%
- X Year XXXXXX -XXXX%

### CreatorRank: XXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::19089339/influencer_rank)
![CreatorRank Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/cr:twitter::19089339/c:line/m:influencer_rank.svg)

### Social Influence [#](/creator/twitter::19089339/influence)
---

**Social category influence**
[automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands)  #170 [finance](/list/finance)  XXXXX% [countries](/list/countries)  XXXXX% [stocks](/list/stocks)  XXXX%

**Social topic influence**
[ford](/topic/ford) #8, [canada](/topic/canada) #233, [tariffs](/topic/tariffs) #640, [general motors](/topic/general-motors) #88, [world series](/topic/world-series) #3830, [has been](/topic/has-been) 4.23%, [over the](/topic/over-the) 4.23%, [prime minister](/topic/prime-minister) #716, [elections](/topic/elections) 2.82%, [blue jays](/topic/blue-jays) #1416

**Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by**
[@annagogp](/creator/undefined) [@univrsle](/creator/undefined) [@queenoflaundry](/creator/undefined) [@mynamesnotgordy](/creator/undefined) [@approfre](/creator/undefined) [@fullanchris](/creator/undefined) [@fernwoodfreddie](/creator/undefined) [@sunstrumpaul](/creator/undefined) [@ryandelcarlo](/creator/undefined) [@mattxduchak](/creator/undefined) [@jamiedonald1972](/creator/undefined) [@garyadshade](/creator/undefined) [@nytimes](/creator/undefined) [@fakebrittweets](/creator/undefined) [@resaletohomes](/creator/undefined) [@mactwo2013](/creator/undefined) [@spiderqueen29](/creator/undefined) [@rgbatlantica](/creator/undefined) [@nismhedo](/creator/undefined) [@ausraborean](/creator/undefined)

**Top assets mentioned**
[General Motors Company (GM)](/topic/general-motors)
### Top Social Posts [#](/creator/twitter::19089339/posts)
---
Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

"Call it the Green Shift. Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner has been moved to the back row in the legislative chamber a change that other parties disagree with. #onpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ColinDMello/status/1980578515771904509) [@ColinDMello](/creator/x/ColinDMello) 2025-10-21T10:14Z 94.2K followers, 7450 engagements


""I'm speechless right now" says Premier Doug Ford in the Ontario Legislature as he faces questions over the state of the auto sector and attacks the NDP as "never having run a lemonade state" Ford says his government "has a strong plan" for job creation and growth. "We're going to continue moving forward creating more opportunities for companies to invest" Ford says. #onpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ColinDMello/status/1981009353609285909) [@ColinDMello](/creator/x/ColinDMello) 2025-10-22T14:46Z 94.2K followers, 33.1K engagements


"Shortly after the commercial caught the eye of President Trump which he mistakenly attributed to Canada instead of Ontario"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ColinDMello/status/1981564019942314330) [@ColinDMello](/creator/x/ColinDMello) 2025-10-24T03:30Z 94.2K followers, 6145 engagements


"🧵 #onpoli #cdnpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ColinDMello/status/1981566027159699801) [@ColinDMello](/creator/x/ColinDMello) 2025-10-24T03:38Z 94.2K followers, 21.2K engagements


"U.S. President Trump's reaction to Ontario's Ronald Reagan anti-tariff commercial seems to have led to the Streisand effect - where far more Americans will have more exposure to the commercial than the province's $75M ad buy. CNN: NBC: CBS: Axios: Time: BBC: The Guardian: France24: Australian Broadcasting Company: Al Jazeera: #onpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ColinDMello/status/1981682515933818961) [@ColinDMello](/creator/x/ColinDMello) 2025-10-24T11:21Z 94.2K followers, 6116 engagements


"Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew urges Premier Doug Ford to "keep the ads on tv" calling the commercials accurate and effective. Ford told the Globe and Mail that the ads will be running tonight during the World Series. #onpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ColinDMello/status/1981762826818429124) [@ColinDMello](/creator/x/ColinDMello) 2025-10-24T16:40Z 94.2K followers, 11.1K engagements


"As U.S. President Donald Trump threatens an increase in tariffs on Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney says the federal government has sole responsibility for the countrys ongoing trade talks with its southern neighbour. #onpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ColinDMello/status/1982772926861676987) [@ColinDMello](/creator/x/ColinDMello) 2025-10-27T11:34Z 94.3K followers, 7055 engagements


"Here are PM Mark Carney's full comments on the impact of Ontario's commercial on the negotiations. #onpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ColinDMello/status/1982814481571791310) [@ColinDMello](/creator/x/ColinDMello) 2025-10-27T14:19Z 94.3K followers, 63.6K engagements


"Premier Doug Ford claims "all the premiers" support Ontario's anti-tariff commercial and that they are all encouraging him to "keep fighting for Canada." #onpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ColinDMello/status/1982823223029858331) [@ColinDMello](/creator/x/ColinDMello) 2025-10-27T14:54Z 94.3K followers, 6533 engagements


"Premier Doug Ford is asked whether his government will retaliate against Stellantis similar to his reaction to Diageo. "I have to protect the Brampton jobs but when they're saying they're going to add 1500 more jobs in Windsor that allows people to have the opportunity to move down there." #onpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ColinDMello/status/1978507688934826014) [@ColinDMello](/creator/x/ColinDMello) 2025-10-15T17:06Z 94.3K followers, 15.5K engagements


"The Ford government is now reviewing the fine print of a contract with General Motors to determine how the province can guarantee production at Ingersoll. Critics say the cash should have come with equity. #onpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ColinDMello/status/1980755985720569941) [@ColinDMello](/creator/x/ColinDMello) 2025-10-21T22:00Z 94.2K followers, 34K engagements


"NEW: The Ontairo NDP is calling on the Ford government to release the contract the province signed with General Motors for the Brightdrop EV -- which has been discontinued by the company due to lagging sales. The Premier didn't directly respond to the question. #onpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ColinDMello/status/1981013524437713105) [@ColinDMello](/creator/x/ColinDMello) 2025-10-22T15:03Z 94.2K followers, 18.5K engagements


"Premier Doug Ford suggests he's open to releasing the contract Ontario signed with General Motors for the CAMI plant - as the government looks for leverage over the company to ensure future production will return. #onpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ColinDMello/status/1981118653694193855) [@ColinDMello](/creator/x/ColinDMello) 2025-10-22T22:01Z 94.3K followers, 7899 engagements


"Industry Minister Melanie Joly says she has given General Motors XX days to deliver a full update on its next steps for workers at its plant in Ingersoll Ont. after ending production there earlier this week"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ColinDMello/status/1981491125845160033) [@ColinDMello](/creator/x/ColinDMello) 2025-10-23T22:41Z 94.3K followers, 3938 engagements


"NEW: Another missive from U.S. President Trump over Ontarios Reagan commercial. Trump accuses Canada os attempting to influence a US Supreme Court ruling on the legality of tariffs. #onpoli #cdnpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ColinDMello/status/1981684612926763072) [@ColinDMello](/creator/x/ColinDMello) 2025-10-24T11:30Z 94.3K followers, 14.8K engagements


"NEW: Education Minister Paul Calandra has tabled legislation to remove an elected trustee from his school board position and ban him from running again in the 2026 school board or municipal elections. Looks like a test case for the rest of the province's trustees. #onpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ColinDMello/status/1980343025680408704) [@ColinDMello](/creator/x/ColinDMello) 2025-10-20T18:39Z 94.3K followers, 49.7K engagements


"Day X of the legislature has descended into shouting. Premier Doug Ford rejects calls from the Ontario Liberals to fire his labour minister. "Coming from the most politically corrupt government" the premier said leading to loud yelling from the opposition"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ColinDMello/status/1980650981840110076) [@ColinDMello](/creator/x/ColinDMello) 2025-10-21T15:02Z 94.3K followers, 19.2K engagements


"BREAKING: Premier Doug Ford is threatening to sue General Motors if the company breaches its contract with the plant in Ingersoll. Ford says there's been a promise of a new product at the plant. #onpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ColinDMello/status/1980713218701189580) [@ColinDMello](/creator/x/ColinDMello) 2025-10-21T19:10Z 94.3K followers, 55.4K engagements


"Premier Doug Ford whose government is set to run up the provincial debt to half-a-trillion in 2027 claims the Ontario Liberals "destroyed" every file they touched. "You bankrupted the province" Ford yells. #onpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ColinDMello/status/1981011628889129427) [@ColinDMello](/creator/x/ColinDMello) 2025-10-22T14:55Z 94.3K followers, 52.5K engagements


"NEW: Ontarios Solicitor General claims Marinelands XX beluga whales are not in Ontarios jurisdiction as he amps up the pressure on the Federal government to approve export permits to China and Nova Scotia. #onpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ColinDMello/status/1981316902656835818) [@ColinDMello](/creator/x/ColinDMello) 2025-10-23T11:08Z 94.3K followers, 9435 engagements


"The Reagan Foundation took issue with the commercial saying the use of the President's audio and video was "selective" and that the Ford government didn't seek permission. They are now reviewing legal options"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ColinDMello/status/1981564026023797051) [@ColinDMello](/creator/x/ColinDMello) 2025-10-24T03:30Z 94.3K followers, 11.6K engagements


"U.S. President Trump calls Ontarios Ronald Reagan anti-tariff commercial crooked possibly AI generated and said the governments decision to run the ad this weekend is a dirty play. But I can play dirtier than they can Trump adds. (The ad is not ai generated and Ontario is pulling the commercial starting Monday after Premier Ford said the government achieved its intention of sparking conversation) #onpoli #cdnpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ColinDMello/status/1982086346190553579) [@ColinDMello](/creator/x/ColinDMello) 2025-10-25T14:06Z 94.3K followers, 11.3K engagements


"Although Premier Doug Ford also has to contend with this. #cdnpoli #onpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ColinDMello/status/1982123136234434754) [@ColinDMello](/creator/x/ColinDMello) 2025-10-25T16:32Z 94.3K followers, 19.1K engagements


"NEW: The Ontairo Liberals tried to pass a motion to immediately reinstate the cap on ticket prices at no more than XX% of face value -- similar to the 2017 legislation. While the Premier said Blue Jays fans are being gouged the motion was shot down at Queen's Park. #onpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ColinDMello/status/1981089403243286849) [@ColinDMello](/creator/x/ColinDMello) 2025-10-22T20:04Z 94.3K followers, 111.4K engagements


"In which Ontarios Solicitor General repeatedly claims things that are in his domain are not his governments responsibility. #onpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ColinDMello/status/1981365692390691032) [@ColinDMello](/creator/x/ColinDMello) 2025-10-23T14:22Z 94.3K followers, 4609 engagements


"The Ford-Carney governments are teaming up on SMRs arguing that if the Trump tariff talks go awry Ontario's energy capacity could be turned into a Canadian asset. Also: The PM hedges on the XXX tunnel. #onpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ColinDMello/status/1981429896543862952) [@ColinDMello](/creator/x/ColinDMello) 2025-10-23T18:37Z 94.3K followers, 39.5K engagements


""We are not abandoning the whales." Ontario's Solicitor General defends the government's apparent lack of action on the Marineland belugas but says it's the federal government's responsibility. #onpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ColinDMello/status/1981528327903953142) [@ColinDMello](/creator/x/ColinDMello) 2025-10-24T01:09Z 94.3K followers, 8277 engagements


"BREAKING: US President Trump says all trade negotiations with Canada have been terminated over Premier Doug Fords Ronald Regan anti-protectionism commercial. #onpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ColinDMello/status/1981557744768602139) [@ColinDMello](/creator/x/ColinDMello) 2025-10-24T03:05Z 94.3K followers, 165.1K engagements


"Ford immediately spoke about catching Trump's attention at Queen's Park and said it's "effective." At the end Ford added: "What I feel the Reagan Republicans are going to be fighting MAGA. Let's hope the Reagan Republicans win.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/ColinDMello/status/1981564022945444260) [@ColinDMello](/creator/x/ColinDMello) 2025-10-24T03:30Z 94.3K followers, 68.6K engagements


"If you think the Ford government isn't in crisis mode over Trump terminating tariff talks as a result of Ontario's Ronald Reagan commercial take a look at this: Two news conferences scheduled for 10am have been cancelled. #onpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ColinDMello/status/1981709729459249162) [@ColinDMello](/creator/x/ColinDMello) 2025-10-24T13:09Z 94.3K followers, 91.3K engagements


"The White House suggests Trump is unhappy with a number of items in the negotiations and says further talks are "futile." It also falsely claims that Ontario's commercial was "misleadingly edited." #onpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ColinDMello/status/1981781349171355727) [@ColinDMello](/creator/x/ColinDMello) 2025-10-24T17:54Z 94.3K followers, 8186 engagements


"BREAKING: The Ford government capitulates. The premier says Ontario has achieved its goal and will pull the commercial next week but only after it airs twice during the World Series. The decision comes after Ford spoke with the PM #onpoli #cdnpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ColinDMello/status/1981790860732662036) [@ColinDMello](/creator/x/ColinDMello) 2025-10-24T18:32Z 94.3K followers, 32.2K engagements


"Ontarios anti-tariff commercial will air at 9:55 during the World Series across the U.S. tonight. Same time tomorrow"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ColinDMello/status/1981855917550494106) [@ColinDMello](/creator/x/ColinDMello) 2025-10-24T22:50Z 94.3K followers, 21.3K engagements


"The @nytimes compares Ontarios anti-tariff commercial with Ronald Reagans original 1987 radio address. The organic media coverage of this commercial far surpasses the potential reach of the $XX Million Ontario taxpayers were slated to spend. #onpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ColinDMello/status/1982122650332807423) [@ColinDMello](/creator/x/ColinDMello) 2025-10-25T16:30Z 94.3K followers, 644.2K engagements


"BREAKING: Trump says tariffs on Canadian exports will increase by XX% and directly attributes it to Ontarios Reagan commercial. #onpoli #cdnpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ColinDMello/status/1982184906189860894) [@ColinDMello](/creator/x/ColinDMello) 2025-10-25T20:38Z 94.3K followers, 161.8K engagements


"Ontarios Trump-provoking commercial is set to air again tonight during the 2nd world series game at 9:55 pm. #onpoli #cdnpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ColinDMello/status/1982192749286735939) [@ColinDMello](/creator/x/ColinDMello) 2025-10-25T21:09Z 94.3K followers, 23.3K engagements


"Even Xs community notes knows the score"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ColinDMello/status/1982201798493426041) [@ColinDMello](/creator/x/ColinDMello) 2025-10-25T21:45Z 94.3K followers, 8867 engagements


"NEW: Dominic LeBlanc minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade says there was progress made before Trump pulled the plug and call them constructive discussions. #onpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ColinDMello/status/1982262753566785954) [@ColinDMello](/creator/x/ColinDMello) 2025-10-26T01:47Z 94.3K followers, 33.9K engagements


"Premier Doug Ford appears to criticize the Prime Minister: The province has been waiting for this deal "month after month after month after month" Ford said. Ford says the current talks don't touch on the auto sector and says "we're here to protect the auto workers""  
[X Link](https://x.com/ColinDMello/status/1982822924324057342) [@ColinDMello](/creator/x/ColinDMello) 2025-10-27T14:53Z 94.3K followers, 35.5K engagements


"NEW: The Ontario anti-tariff commercial that derailed negotiations between Canada and the United States was produced by an external ad agency with ties to the Ontario Progressive Conservative party. #onpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ColinDMello/status/1982843599118311792) [@ColinDMello](/creator/x/ColinDMello) 2025-10-27T16:15Z 94.3K followers, 48.8K engagements


"Premier Doug Ford isnt backing down from his anti-tariff commercial - which he calls the most successful commercial in North American history. Ford says PM Carney was aware of the commercial before it aired. #onpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ColinDMello/status/1982844653297975669) [@ColinDMello](/creator/x/ColinDMello) 2025-10-27T16:19Z 94.3K followers, 13.3K engagements


"NEW: Premier Doug Ford says his government is looking at potentially reviving anti-scalping legislation (killed by the PC government in 2018) over skyrocketing Blue Jays tickets. #onpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ColinDMello/status/1981046319616762312) [@ColinDMello](/creator/x/ColinDMello) 2025-10-22T17:13Z 94.3K followers, 158.1K engagements


"NEW: Premier Doug Ford is bragging about the Ronald Reagan commercial which has derailed trade negotiations with Canada. "It was the most successful ad in the history of North America" Ford said. Ford added that the ad has more than a billion views worldwide and says he "was getting calls from people in India and Portugal in Italy in Scotland over in UK." #onpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ColinDMello/status/1982822467727937604) [@ColinDMello](/creator/x/ColinDMello) 2025-10-27T14:51Z 94.3K followers, 160.4K engagements


"BREAKING: Premier Doug Ford is changing Ontario's elections rules: - No more fixed election dates with a 5-year maximum - The premier will decide on the date of the election - Increasing the annual contribution amount to $5000 / per person - Making the per-vote subsidy permanent - Eliminate pre-writ spending limits for political parties and third parties. #onpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ColinDMello/status/1982858375378477330) [@ColinDMello](/creator/x/ColinDMello) 2025-10-27T17:14Z 94.3K followers, 925.6K engagements