# ![@robertbenzie Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::271445418.png) @robertbenzie Robert Benzie

Robert Benzie posts on X about ford, prime minister, tariffs, toronto the most. They currently have [---------] followers and [----] posts still getting attention that total [-------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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[ford](/topic/ford), [prime minister](/topic/prime-minister), [tariffs](/topic/tariffs), [toronto](/topic/toronto), [canada](/topic/canada), [donald trump](/topic/donald-trump), [doug ford](/topic/doug-ford), [finance](/topic/finance), [premier](/topic/premier), [has been](/topic/has-been)

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Premier Doug Ford has confirmed there will be no provincial byelection in Scarborough Southwest any time soon. "I'm not going to rush into it right now." https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-expected-to-wait-until-summer-for-scarborough-southwest-byelection/article_18cb0696-4bd0-4d2c-8901-a80507cdf1a0.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-expected-to-wait-until-summer-for-scarborough-southwest-byelection/article_18cb0696-4bd0-4d2c-8901-a80507cdf1a0.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/2021267452949119472)  2026-02-10T16:58Z 56.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Ford insists he and Carney are united against Trump tariffs "Make no mistake about it it"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-insists-he-and-mark-carney-are-united-against-trumps-tariffs/article_b4dd5c0d-1278-42c5-8aad-ab8c5f8ecc1e.html)  2026-01-27T21:28Z 1.1M followers, [----] engagements


"Ford touts a fourth term in speech at Tory convention Speaking to [----] Tory delegates Ford vowed to “protect Ontario” from U.S. President Donald Trump and said he looks forward to leading the Progressive Conservatives to “a historic fourth majority mandate.”"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-touts-a-fourth-term-in-speech-at-tory-convention-saturday-night/article_195d29b2-11c6-43ef-8bea-0eb7a9c88ff0.html)  2026-02-01T00:48Z 1.1M followers, 76.8K engagements


"Doug Ford’s Tories lift ban on media at party convention Premier Doug Ford"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-fords-progressive-conservatives-lift-ban-on-media-at-party-convention/article_0d7c12e8-2534-4b76-93d1-22258d859ff9.html)  2026-01-30T19:01Z 1.1M followers, [----] engagements


"Andrea Horwath promises rent registry to combat renovictions NDP leader says her government would create a database so tenants could look up how much a landlord had been charging in the past"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/queenspark/2018/05/31/andrea-horwath-promises-rent-registry-to-combat-renovictions.html)  2018-05-31T19:17Z 1.1M followers, [--] engagements


"Premier Doug Ford invokes notwithstanding clause to limit electoral spending of unions Premier Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives have invoked the Constitution’s “notwithstanding” clause for the first time in Ontario history in what his Tories claim is a bid to curb outside influences on elections"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/2021/06/10/unions-warn-they-will-not-be-muted-as-premier-doug-ford-invokes-notwithstanding-clause-to-limit-their-electoral-spending.html)  2021-06-10T16:38Z 1.1M followers, [---] engagements


"Doug Ford’s party bars media from Ontario PC convention"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-bans-media-from-progressive-conservative-convention-this-weekend/article_6b071c96-24ef-427a-a0dd-9c2807f92a63.html)  2026-01-28T19:11Z 56.1K followers, 46.7K engagements


"Ford and Carney make peace over changes to Chinese EV tariff The premier had complained last week that the prime minister blindsided Ontario when he slashed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles earlier this month during a trade mission to Beijing"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-and-mark-carney-make-peace-after-changes-to-chinese-ev-tariff/article_84e9cc1f-6330-411d-aae5-1a3688378d75.html)  2026-01-26T19:18Z 56K followers, 15.1K engagements


"Doug Ford’s party bars media from PC convention"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-fords-party-bars-media-from-progressive-conservative-convention-this-weekend/article_6b071c96-24ef-427a-a0dd-9c2807f92a63.html)  2026-01-28T12:44Z 56.1K followers, 89.1K engagements


"Doug Ford expected to call summer byelection in Scarborough The vacancy was created by the resignation of NDP MPP Doly Begum"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-expected-to-wait-until-summer-for-scarborough-southwest-byelection/article_18cb0696-4bd0-4d2c-8901-a80507cdf1a0.html)  2026-02-10T16:58Z 1.1M followers, [----] engagements


"Ford and Carney make peace over changes to Chinese EV tariff Premier Doug Ford is touting Ottawa"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/doug-ford-and-mark-carney-make-peace-after-changes-to-chinese-ev-tariff/article_84e9cc1f-6330-411d-aae5-1a3688378d75.html)  2026-01-27T11:15Z 1.1M followers, [----] engagements


"Bonnie Crombie says Doug Ford cant be trusted on Greenbelt Ontario Liberal leadership candidates are feeling emboldened as Premier Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives scramble to cope with the Greenbelt land swap imbroglio"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/bonnie-crombie-says-doug-ford-cannot-be-trusted-as-liberal-leadership-hopefuls-pile-on-over/article_55e9be37-e5fa-5ab3-b9db-1808b4e5f609.html)  2023-08-11T21:13Z 1.1M followers, 65.4K engagements


"U.S. Chamber of Commerce warns Premier Doug Ford against cancelling Beer Store deal that could cost taxpayers $1B The world’s largest business organization is warning Ford against unilaterally cancelling a contract with the Beer Store and outlawing compensation"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/2019/06/05/us-chamber-of-commerce-warns-premier-doug-ford-against-cancelling-beer-store-deal-that-could-cost-taxpayers-1b.html)  2019-06-05T15:41Z 1.1M followers, [---] engagements


"This Cavapoo was very interested in @ClarrieFs story in the @TorontoStar. https://www.thestar.com/business/2022/04/22/dogs-in-the-office-paw-sible-pet-ownership-soared-during-the-pandemic-and-workplaces-are-responding-to-changing-employee-needs.html https://www.thestar.com/business/2022/04/22/dogs-in-the-office-paw-sible-pet-ownership-soared-during-the-pandemic-and-workplaces-are-responding-to-changing-employee-needs.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1517521664489271306)  2022-04-22T15:12Z 56.1K followers, [--] engagements


"NEW: Speaker Ted Arnott has prohibited Palestinian kaffiyehs from being worn by anyone -- MPPs or guests -- in the Ontario legislature over concerns the scarves make "an overt political statement." The NDP has asked him to reconsider. #onpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/palestinian-kaffiyehs-banned-from-the-ontario-legislature/article_a31562e6-fd01-11ee-8070-dfcec7f444a8.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/palestinian-kaffiyehs-banned-from-the-ontario-legislature/article_a31562e6-fd01-11ee-8070-dfcec7f444a8.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1780741627142656263)  2024-04-17T23:34Z 56.1K followers, 216.3K engagements


"BREAKING: Premier Doug Ford's @OntarioPCParty has begun the process of removing bike lanes on sections of Bloor Yonge and University. Complete coverage soon at http://thestar.com http://thestar.com"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1852057556778164426)  2024-10-31T18:38Z 56.1K followers, 560.9K engagements


"NEW: @robferguson1 with the most-read story in the @TorontoStar right now. #onted #onpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/ford-government-seeks-sweeping-new-powers-over-schools-and-childrens-aid-societies/article_99603582-0650-45be-9cd3-e07149da149d.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/ford-government-seeks-sweeping-new-powers-over-schools-and-childrens-aid-societies/article_99603582-0650-45be-9cd3-e07149da149d.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1928128004648993271)  2025-05-29T16:35Z 56.1K followers, [----] engagements


"The @TorontoStars @reggcohn on how not all bubble zones are created equal in the eyes of some at Toronto city hall and beyond. #topoli #onpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/political-opinion/the-debate-over-torontos-bubble-zone-bylaw-reveals-a-glaring-double-standard/article_bd8d1f5e-643b-49db-9d8b-59db20ff5411.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/political-opinion/the-debate-over-torontos-bubble-zone-bylaw-reveals-a-glaring-double-standard/article_bd8d1f5e-643b-49db-9d8b-59db20ff5411.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1945247494855688632)  2025-07-15T22:21Z 56.1K followers, [----] engagements


"NEW: From @MoiraWelsh a second lawsuit related to cash from the Skills Development Fund. Ford government suing Toronto youth group over Skills Development Fund money https://t.co/Si2R9fzAOs Ford government suing Toronto youth group over Skills Development Fund money https://t.co/Si2R9fzAOs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/2013752802284040563)  2026-01-20T23:17Z 56.1K followers, 12.5K engagements


"Joining @MooreintheAM on @NEWSTALK1010 at 8:45 am with @sunirachaudhri and @RichardCrouse. https://www.thestar.com/politics/doug-ford-and-mark-carney-make-peace-after-changes-to-chinese-ev-tariff/article_84e9cc1f-6330-411d-aae5-1a3688378d75.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/doug-ford-and-mark-carney-make-peace-after-changes-to-chinese-ev-tariff/article_84e9cc1f-6330-411d-aae5-1a3688378d75.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/2016139506450149516)  2026-01-27T13:21Z 56.1K followers, [----] engagements


"NEW: Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Mark Carney may differ on pizza toppings but no matter how you slice it they are happy to share the same pie. https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-insists-he-and-mark-carney-are-united-against-trumps-tariffs/article_b4dd5c0d-1278-42c5-8aad-ab8c5f8ecc1e.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-insists-he-and-mark-carney-are-united-against-trumps-tariffs/article_b4dd5c0d-1278-42c5-8aad-ab8c5f8ecc1e.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/2016261989329465657)  2026-01-27T21:28Z 56.1K followers, [----] engagements


"BREAKING: Premier Doug Fords @OntarioPCParty has banned the media from covering its convention this weekend in Etobicoke. Very unusual for party confabs to be completely closed to journalists. https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-fords-party-bars-media-from-progressive-conservative-convention-this-weekend/article_6b071c96-24ef-427a-a0dd-9c2807f92a63.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-fords-party-bars-media-from-progressive-conservative-convention-this-weekend/article_6b071c96-24ef-427a-a0dd-9c2807f92a63.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/2016492457068781572)  2026-01-28T12:44Z 56.1K followers, 73.4K engagements


"NEW: Premier Doug Ford is defending the @OntarioPCParty's decision to ban the media from its weekend convention. https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-bans-media-from-progressive-conservative-convention-this-weekend/article_6b071c96-24ef-427a-a0dd-9c2807f92a63.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-bans-media-from-progressive-conservative-convention-this-weekend/article_6b071c96-24ef-427a-a0dd-9c2807f92a63.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/2016590040445460851)  2026-01-28T19:11Z 56.1K followers, 31.9K engagements


"The @OntarioPCParty convention begins today and runs through Sunday at the Toronto (sic) Congress Centre in Etobicoke. Media are barred from covering the event. An unprecedented move by a party to limit scrutiny. #onpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-bans-media-from-progressive-conservative-convention-this-weekend/article_6b071c96-24ef-427a-a0dd-9c2807f92a63.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-bans-media-from-progressive-conservative-convention-this-weekend/article_6b071c96-24ef-427a-a0dd-9c2807f92a63.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/2017234300853272951)  2026-01-30T13:51Z 56.1K followers, 13.3K engagements


"BREAKING: @TorontoStar gets action. Ontario PCs backtrack on plan to bar media from covering Fords convention speech https://t.co/71qq8zhhOL Ontario PCs backtrack on plan to bar media from covering Fords convention speech https://t.co/71qq8zhhOL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/2017300138478195143)  2026-01-30T18:13Z 56.1K followers, 17.7K engagements


"Sad news about a beloved Torontonian. https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/catherine-ohara-legendary-canadian-comedian-dead-at-71/article_10eb5a3a-45c9-4304-8d56-a370c4107fe6.html https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/catherine-ohara-legendary-canadian-comedian-dead-at-71/article_10eb5a3a-45c9-4304-8d56-a370c4107fe6.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/2017309713331876311)  2026-01-30T18:51Z 56.1K followers, [----] engagements


"NEW: @OntarioPCParty flips flops on media ban that Premier Doug Ford defended. Reporters will be allowed to cover Ford's speech tomorrow night. (h/t @l_stone) #onpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-fords-progressive-conservatives-lift-ban-on-media-at-party-convention/article_0d7c12e8-2534-4b76-93d1-22258d859ff9.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-fords-progressive-conservatives-lift-ban-on-media-at-party-convention/article_0d7c12e8-2534-4b76-93d1-22258d859ff9.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/2017312291364950122)  2026-01-30T19:01Z 56.1K followers, [----] engagements


"NEW: Premier Doug Ford is planning to seek a fourth term in the next election expected in [----] or [----]. https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-touts-a-fourth-term-in-speech-at-tory-convention-saturday-night/article_195d29b2-11c6-43ef-8bea-0eb7a9c88ff0.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-touts-a-fourth-term-in-speech-at-tory-convention-saturday-night/article_195d29b2-11c6-43ef-8bea-0eb7a9c88ff0.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/2017761839464042616)  2026-02-01T00:48Z 56.1K followers, 74.9K engagements


"This is the largest demonstration in Toronto in a very long time. @TorontoPolice estimate [------] people braved the cold yesterday to protest Irans Islamofascist regime. Thousands of Iranians have been killed by the regime. https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/tens-of-thousands-of-demonstrators-fill-torontos-streets-in-support-of-anti-government-protests-in/article_3cab65cc-47f4-4d53-b596-ae4cca484d82.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/tens-of-thousands-of-demonstrators-fill-torontos-streets-in-support-of-anti-government-protests-in/article_3cab65cc-47f4-4d53-b596-ae4cca484d82.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/2018302245666779161)  2026-02-02T12:35Z 56.2K followers, 27.8K engagements


"As they prepare to unveil @stephenharpers portrait on Parliament Hill @TondaMacC with a must-read on Harper and @MarkJCarney. Not sure weve ever had an ex-PM whos as close to both the current PM and the opposition leader. https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/mark-carney-and-stephen-harper-are-both-the-smartest-guy-in-the-room-and-thats/article_181377d2-5d6d-46c4-b383-02a68e14d8e6.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/mark-carney-and-stephen-harper-are-both-the-smartest-guy-in-the-room-and-thats/article_181377d2-5d6d-46c4-b383-02a68e14d8e6.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/2018305084203962772)  2026-02-02T12:46Z 56.1K followers, [----] engagements


"BREAKING: @OntarioNDP deputy leader @DolyBegum is running for the federal @liberal_party to succeed @BillBlair in Scarborough Southwest. A coup for @MarkJCarney and a blow to @MaritStiles. https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/mark-carneys-liberals-recruit-ndp-mpp-to-run-in-scarborough-byelection/article_43fc3e7c-952b-401d-a0f6-17e081e14de3.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/mark-carneys-liberals-recruit-ndp-mpp-to-run-in-scarborough-byelection/article_43fc3e7c-952b-401d-a0f6-17e081e14de3.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/2018724594719346910)  2026-02-03T16:33Z 56.1K followers, 75.2K engagements


"@MaritStiles: This morning I received Doly Begums notice of resignation as MPP for Scarborough Southwest. I want to thank Doly for her service and wish her well. Our party has been proud to represent the good people of Scarborough Southwest for the past eight years BREAKING: @OntarioNDP deputy leader @DolyBegum is running for the federal @liberal_party to succeed @BillBlair in Scarborough Southwest. A coup for @MarkJCarney and a blow to @MaritStiles. https://t.co/TNTs3c1LZV BREAKING: @OntarioNDP deputy leader @DolyBegum is running for the federal @liberal_party to succeed @BillBlair in"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/2018726895978742045)  2026-02-03T16:42Z 56.1K followers, [----] engagements


"NEW: @beynate jolts the nascent @OntLiberal leadership race by saying he will run in a provincial byelection in Scarborough Southwest to succeed @DolyBegum who has jumped from the @OntarioNDP to the @liberal_party. https://www.uncommons.ca/p/when-it-comes-to-ontario-im-all-inutm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web https://www.uncommons.ca/p/when-it-comes-to-ontario-im-all-inutm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/2018777847008047406)  2026-02-03T20:05Z 56.1K followers, [----] engagements


"This is the most-read story in the @TorontoStar today. @RyanTumilty and @MoiraWelsh on how a federal Liberal resignation triggered a provincial NDPers defection and set the table for the Ontario Grit leadership frontrunner. Wild. https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/how-one-defection-to-mark-carney-s-liberals-set-off-a-political-earthquake-at-queen/article_43fc3e7c-952b-401d-a0f6-17e081e14de3.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/how-one-defection-to-mark-carney-s-liberals-set-off-a-political-earthquake-at-queen/article_43fc3e7c-952b-401d-a0f6-17e081e14de3.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/2018831347800789048)  2026-02-03T23:37Z 56.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Phil Richards who painted former prime minister @stephenharpers excellent new portrait also did former premier @BobRae48s picture here at Queens Park. Tons of Easter eggs in this superb painting that sits outside Premier Doug Fords office"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/2019160309211312172)  2026-02-04T21:25Z 56.1K followers, 12.6K engagements


"@MaritStiles with most (but not all) of her @OntarioNDP caucus. Im not going to lie it hurts that deputy leader @DolyBegum defected to the federal Liberals"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/2019801018150654388)  2026-02-06T15:51Z 56.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Current American president expresses concern about Ontario's ban on selling U.S. wine spirits and beer on @LCBO shelves. https://t.co/oTPthgYXgS https://t.co/oTPthgYXgS"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/2021003213751631971)  2026-02-09T23:28Z 56.1K followers, [----] engagements


"The latest on Mark Carney trying to talk Donald Trump off a ledge (or bridge.) https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/mark-carney-says-donald-trump-bridge-threat-will-be-settled-following-call-with-u-s/article_39244211-8ba3-4ef9-9556-4e34c80f2629.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/mark-carney-says-donald-trump-bridge-threat-will-be-settled-following-call-with-u-s/article_39244211-8ba3-4ef9-9556-4e34c80f2629.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/2021309263688188371)  2026-02-10T19:44Z 56.1K followers, [----] engagements


"This is the most-read story in the @TorontoStar today. https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/mark-carney-says-donald-trump-bridge-threat-will-be-settled-following-call-with-u-s/article_39244211-8ba3-4ef9-9556-4e34c80f2629.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/mark-carney-says-donald-trump-bridge-threat-will-be-settled-following-call-with-u-s/article_39244211-8ba3-4ef9-9556-4e34c80f2629.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/2021357279493357577)  2026-02-10T22:55Z 56.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Kathleen Wynne honoured at holy Sikh shrine despite same-sex marriage media controversy Some of India’s major news outlets erroneously reported a snub that never happened as the Ontario premiere was presented with the “siropa” robe of honour at the Sikh faith’s most sacred site"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2016/01/31/kathleen-wynne-honoured-at-holy-sikh-shrine-despite-same-sex-marriage-media-controversy.html)  2016-01-31T15:09Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements


"MPPs vote to prevent power workers strike The Progressive Conservatives have used their majority in the legislature to short-circuit a power workers’ strike at government-owned Ontario Power Generation which generates half of the province’s electricity"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/2018/12/20/bill-to-prevent-strike-or-lockout-at-opg-expected-to-pass-today.html)  2018-12-20T21:12Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements


"Anti-tariff ad didn’t hurt Ford’s popularity poll suggests Ontario"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/anti-tariff-ad-that-derailed-trade-talks-didnt-hurt-doug-fords-popularity-poll-suggests/article_42a9c94a-c4e6-4e40-b6a6-e36f67fffeac.html)  2025-11-10T23:07Z 1.1M followers, [----] engagements


"Manitoba premier warns Doug Ford against pulling Crown Royal Premier Doug Ford has "talked himself up onto a ledge" by threatening to remove Crown Royal whisky from LCBO shelves"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/manitoba-premier-warns-doug-fords-crown-royal-threat-undermines-fight-against-trump-tariffs/article_07d99036-439f-48ea-b14c-851a16192ed1.html)  2026-01-15T19:33Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements


"Ontario says [------] more people have access to primary care Health Minister Sylvia Jones said as of last September about [----] million people were still "not attached to primary care" but maintained that number will be drastically reduced by 2029"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/ford-government-says-300-000-more-people-have-access-to-primary-care/article_713ef6a2-d769-4f74-ba2c-7fdab5beb794.html)  2026-01-13T11:17Z 1.1M followers, [----] engagements


"Pierre Poilievre fares best against Mark Carney poll says Abacus found that in a hypothetical ballot the Poilievre-led Tories were at [--] per cent to [--] per cent for the Liberals of Prime Minister Mark Carney"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/pierre-poilievre-does-better-than-doug-ford-and-other-possible-leaders-against-mark-carney-poll/article_706d33a1-0d5b-455f-8d26-21df0fe3cadb.html)  2025-11-07T20:51Z 1.1M followers, 165.6K engagements


"Accusations of cronyism have long dogged Doug Ford Ford and his government have been accused of favouritism numerous times since he was elected in 2018"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/accusations-of-cronyism-have-long-dogged-doug-ford/article_29fe68db-0379-4dc5-8863-3646431a0d8c.html)  2025-10-26T22:08Z 1.1M followers, [----] engagements


"Ontario ethics watchdog to probe David Piccini over skills fund Integrity commissioner"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/ethics-watchdog-to-investigate-david-piccini-over-skills-development-fund/article_32444550-6f35-46db-ac8d-35cac02dd818.html)  2025-11-11T17:30Z 1.1M followers, 66.9K engagements


"Doug Ford promises raises for overworked and underpaid nursing-home heroes but the workers unions warn talk is cheap Hailing personal support workers who care for nursing home residents as pandemic heroes Premier Doug Ford is stepping up his promise to give PSWs a raise"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/2020/09/02/doug-ford-promises-raises-for-overworked-and-underpaid-nursing-home-heroes-but-the-workers-unions-warn-talk-is-cheap.html)  2020-09-03T00:06Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements


"Premier Doug Ford government gives $500M loan to Ontario Lottery and Gaming Gambling accounts for around [-----] jobs in Ontario and OLG has resisted laying off workers during the pandemic"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/2020/05/25/premier-doug-ford-government-gives-500m-loan-to-ontario-lottery-and-gaming.html)  2020-07-19T18:28Z 1.1M followers, [---] engagements


"Doug Ford evades David Piccini ethics investigation question Premier Doug Ford isn"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-dodges-question-about-david-piccinis-future-amid-new-ethics-investigation/article_8df5a98b-7655-4500-b8aa-0a4d5ea906a4.html)  2025-12-19T18:26Z 1.1M followers, [---] engagements


"Doug Ford stands by Steve Clark despite damning Greenbelt report Within hours of Ontario’s ethics watchdog’s finding Housing Minister Steve Clark violated the integrity act Ford said some lands in Ajax would be returned to the Greenbelt"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/ethics-watchdog-says-steve-clark-violated-integrity-act-in-greenbelt-land-swap/article_ba83451d-2b7e-5653-9eb5-6d8e18828116.html)  2023-08-30T18:37Z 1.1M followers, 94.7K engagements


"Doug Ford says of Carney: ‘our relationship is still strong’ Premier Doug Ford insists his relationship with Prime Minister Mark Carney is as strong ever despite the flap with President Donald Trump over the Ontario government"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-insists-his-relationship-with-mark-carney-is-still-strong/article_edc9de37-9c31-4f1f-9e97-a68cb505fb1f.html)  2025-11-04T19:23Z 208.1M followers, [----] engagements


"Ontario government earmarks $3B for Indigenous loans With legislative hearings on Bill [--] the "Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act" beginning Thursday at Queen"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-government-touts-3b-for-indigenous-loans-a-day-before-hearings-on-the-controversial/article_ebb73cee-275c-48d4-b17f-c124c9980248.html)  2025-05-22T12:00Z 208.1M followers, [----] engagements


"Recreational weed could be a $22.6B industry: study Sales of legalized recreational marijuana would surpass combined sales of beer wine and spirits it says"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/queenspark/2016/10/27/recreational-weed-could-be-a-226b-industry-study.html)  2016-11-06T21:30Z 208.1M followers, 10.2K engagements


"Doug Ford has no regrets about Reagan ad that angered Trump While Ontario has paused the $75 million campaign after Ford spoke with Prime Minister Mark Carney the premier insisted Monday it was effective"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/doug-ford-has-no-regrets-about-viral-reagan-ad-that-angered-donald-trump/article_9d33d9f0-afed-4091-861c-8c39074ea758.html)  2025-10-27T16:30Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Carney apologized to Trump for Ontario anti-tariff ad However when he was asked whether he would resume trade talks with Canada Trump replied emphatically “No.”"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-takes-his-anti-tariff-case-to-influential-u-s-newspapers/article_7380cffa-0efd-4115-8c55-e5c2583af593.html)  2025-10-31T14:54Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Ford promises additional 12% cut to hydro bills Progressive Conservative leader’s proposal would come on top of a [--] per cent cut by the Liberals that he has criticized"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/ford-promises-additional-12-cut-to-hydro-bills/article_44d7bcb6-fd97-536f-9023-e336ae0d302d.html)  2025-11-18T00:03Z 56.1K followers, [--] engagements


"Ford government defends Ontario Greenbelt land swap that benefits PC donors Municipal Affairs Minister Steve Clark insists controversial changes to the Greenbelt are about building new homes not rewarding wealthy developers who donate to the Progressive Conservatives"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/2022/11/28/ford-government-defends-ontario-greenbelt-land-swap-that-benefits-pc-donors.html)  2022-11-29T15:21Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements


"Doug Ford tells Ontario public servants to ‘come to work’ The Star previously revealed that [-----] of about [-----] provincial civil servants have requested alternative work arrangements"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/you-have-to-come-back-to-work-doug-ford-tells-ontarios-public-servants/article_8f2bf44f-8e89-4ade-a996-4c429a1ba4a4.html)  2025-12-09T22:27Z 1.1M followers, [----] engagements


"Doug Ford orders random police checks for motorists closes golf courses and playgrounds in latest COVID-19 restrictions Premier Doug Ford has ordered random police checks for motorists closed playgrounds and golf courses and put checkpoints at the Quebec and Manitoba borders under Ontario’s latest COVID-19 restrictions"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/2021/04/16/doug-ford-orders-random-police-checks-for-motorists-closes-golf-courses-and-playgrounds-in-latest-covid-19-restrictions.html)  2021-04-17T11:57Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements


"One in six Ontario government workers want to work from home The Treasury Board Secretariat said it has been so inundated with "remote work alternative work arrangement" requests that it cannot process them all"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/ford-government-scrambles-to-deal-with-flood-of-work-from-home-requests/article_ab83f304-8c93-4b7d-bc28-59cbe221db24.html)  2025-12-05T18:45Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements


"Premier Doug Ford invokes notwithstanding clause to limit electoral spending of unions Premier Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives have invoked the Constitution’s “notwithstanding” clause for the first time in Ontario history in what his Tories claim is a bid to curb outside influences on elections"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/premier-doug-ford-invokes-notwithstanding-clause-to-limit-electoral-spending-of-unions/article_56b50559-158d-5830-8333-ccf9cc78d7a6.html)  2025-10-27T19:31Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements


"Ford government prepares to extend Ontarios stay-at-home order until June [--] Premier Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives are setting the table to extend Ontario’s pandemic “stay-at-home” order for another two weeks until June 2"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/2021/05/10/ford-government-prepares-to-extend-ontarios-stay-at-home-order-until-june-2.html)  2021-05-10T17:06Z 208.1M followers, [---] engagements


"Premier Doug Ford says most regions of Ontario outside the GTA can reopen Friday The government imposed a state of emergency on March [--] that is on the books until at least June [--]. Ford also announced a ban on commercial evictions for June July and August"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/2020/06/08/premier-doug-ford-set-to-announce-details-on-stage-two-of-reopening-monday.html)  2020-06-08T17:57Z 1.2M followers, 130.6K engagements


"Ontario forecasts $13.5B deficit due to Trump’s tariffs Ontario is projecting a $13.5 billion deficit this fiscal year ballooning from a $1.1 billion shortfall in 2024-25"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/ford-governments-fall-economic-statement-forecasts-13-5b-deficit-due-to-trumps-tariffs/article_6da7f96e-b446-45f9-aee0-1b7698161142.html)  2025-11-06T18:13Z 208.1M followers, [----] engagements


"Ontario’s anti-tariff ad has caught Donald Trump’s attention Trump said he saw the commercial which aired during the Fox broadcast of the Toronto Blue Jays"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/ontarios-anti-tariff-ad-has-caught-donald-trumps-attention/article_b567f4a1-e761-4eb4-8c21-181970b40a97.html)  2025-10-21T20:39Z 208.1M followers, [----] engagements


"Doug Ford's housing minister apologizes to developers for Greenbelt fiasco His candour stunned some in the audience given that the entire debacle stems from an apparent cosiness between Ford"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-fords-housing-minister-apologizes-to-developers-for-greenbelt-fiasco/article_59576af2-9837-11ee-841e-83075dd80840.html)  2023-12-12T16:13Z 208.1M followers, [---] engagements


"Doug Fords real estate agent told to stop using his name in ads selling his house In real estate there’s curb appeal — and an appeal to curb the aggressive sales pitch. The Etobicoke realtor selling Premier Doug Ford’s house has been asked to stop using his name and photograph in her advertisements"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/2022/06/28/doug-fords-real-estate-agent-told-to-stop-using-his-name-in-ads-selling-his-house.html)  2022-06-29T11:50Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements


"Will Ford and Carney get over differences on Chinese EVs The premier is "ticked" with the prime minister for agreeing to allow up to [-----] Chinese EVs into Canada at a tariff of [---] per cent — down from the"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/will-a-disappointed-doug-ford-and-mark-carney-get-over-their-differences-on-chinese-evs/article_3c4b7ea2-ea98-4c38-9641-b91ee16db772.html)  2026-01-20T22:05Z 1.1M followers, [----] engagements


"Student fees bankroll crazy Marxist councils says Premier Doug Ford The Progressive Conservatives are ending mandatory ancillary student fees according to the party’s latest fundraising email blast"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/2019/02/11/student-fees-bankroll-crazy-marxist-councils-says-premier-doug-ford.html)  2019-02-11T19:49Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements


"GO Transit users to get half-price fares on TTC The provincial government plans to announce discount travel for riders transferring between the two services"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/amp/news/gta/transportation/2017/10/03/go-transit-users-to-get-half-price-fares-on-ttc.html)  2017-10-04T13:18Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements


"Doug Ford to raise campaign donation limits by 47% Along with ending the practice of set election dates every four years Attorney General Doug Downey is boosting maximum donations from the current $3400 to $5000 in January and tying"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-to-raise-campaign-donation-limits-by-47-and-end-fixed-election-dates/article_50104c0f-3c43-449a-b64f-3571689ec10e.html)  2025-10-27T17:10Z 208.1M followers, 81.1K engagements


"Doug Ford touts giant battery storage facility in Ontario Ford"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-touts-canadas-largest-battery-storage-facility-as-a-way-to-counter-trumps-tariffs/article_d7a98517-a025-4fb3-b26a-d199f4f572fa.html)  2025-11-14T16:56Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements


"MPPs return to a changed landscape at Queen’s Park The ground has shifted since the legislature rose June [--] with U.S. President Donald Trump"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/mpps-return-to-a-changed-political-and-economic-landscape-at-queens-park/article_242f61c0-f8df-4507-b162-665ec6c046e0.html)  2025-10-20T10:15Z 208.1M followers, [----] engagements


"Doug Ford blasts Mark Carney’s EV deal with China Ford predicted Carney’s move would further raise the ire of current President Donald Trump who is already in a trade war with Canada"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-blasts-mark-carneys-ev-deal-with-china/article_7fabe4e1-8ad0-46fd-8b01-219eb00997fb.html)  2026-01-16T14:08Z 1.1M followers, [----] engagements


"Ford government considering ways to speed up evictions Premier Doug Ford’s government is looking at ways to make it easier for landlords to evict tenants by shortening the waiting periods for eviction notices and allowing private bailiffs to remove renters the Star has learned"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/2019/02/05/ford-government-considering-ways-to-speed-up-evictions.html)  2019-02-05T21:55Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements


"Ontario Tories launch constitutional challenge against federal Liberal carbon-pricing measure Premier Doug Ford’s new Progressive Conservative government is launching a constitutional challenge against Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s carbon-pricing scheme"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/queenspark/2018/08/02/ontario-tories-launch-constitutional-challenge-against-federal-liberal-carbon-pricing-measure.html)  2019-04-12T16:28Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements


"Province plans new transit hub for Ontario Line including a Union Station to the east Queen’s Park is proposing the first “transit-oriented communities” for the new Ontario Line subway be built in Corktown and at the Unilever lands the Star has learned"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/2021/04/12/province-plans-new-transit-hub-for-ontario-line-including-a-union-station-to-the-east.html)  2021-04-12T20:15Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements


"Canadians fear poor U.S. economy under Trump poll suggests As tariffs lead to rising prices and unemployment stateside there is growing angst that Canada"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/canadian-fears-of-a-worsening-u-s-economy-under-trump-have-skyrocketed-poll-suggests/article_364c4c5d-4695-4b3e-b92b-44d3b3671e00.html)  2026-01-07T12:34Z 208.1M followers, [----] engagements


"Doug Ford unveils plan to boost tourism in Niagara Falls Locked in a debilitating trade war with the U.S Premier Doug Ford is gambling on transforming Niagara Falls into Las Vegas North to bolster the Ontario economy"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/we-want-more-casinos-doug-ford-unveils-plan-to-boost-tourism-in-niagara-falls/article_4b4074e0-4717-41e7-9520-eedd0651959b.html)  2025-12-15T18:39Z 1.1M followers, 22.7K engagements


"Doug Ford looks to halt sale of land removed from Greenbelt The landowner a China-based investor has no intention to flip the property and was listing it to find development partners a representative says"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-says-this-land-could-be-returned-to-greenbelt-after-learning-it-s-listed/article_fb600d79-f9b9-54a9-90de-abc54d6b230d.html)  2023-08-29T20:24Z 208.1M followers, [---] engagements


"Doug Ford urges U.S. ambassador to ‘apologize’ for f-bomb tirade"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-urges-u-s-ambassador-to-apologize-for-f-bombs-aimed-at-ontario-diplomat/article_604079bc-c631-4114-97f6-94995e87e934.html)  2025-10-29T15:17Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"‘Andrew’s Law’ to crack down on dangerous driving in Ontario The new law would impose a lifetime driving ban for anyone convicted of dangerous driving causing death and introduce new roadside licence suspensions"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-government-to-crack-down-on-dangerous-driving-with-introduction-of-andrews-law/article_c771a33c-ddaf-405f-bea8-402e7ba3d848.html)  2025-11-26T19:19Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements


"Doug Ford urges Ontario auto sector help after Chinese EV deal Ford is asking Ottawa to remove its EV mandate harmonize regulations with trading partners and scrap “unnecessary fees that drive away investment.”"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-calls-on-carney-to-step-up-to-help-ontarios-auto-sector-after-chinese/article_1f156dd6-35e2-4586-9e50-c98935232861.html)  2026-01-19T17:22Z 1.1M followers, [--] engagements


"Cut delivery app fees to help restaurants during the pandemic Liberal MPP urges Ford government Simard has written to Premier Doug Ford’s minister of small business and red tape reduction Prabmeet Sarkaria saying there needs to be a cap on the levies by Uber Eats and other delivery firms"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/2020/05/21/cut-delivery-app-fees-to-help-restaurants-during-the-pandemic-liberal-mpp-amanda-simard-urges-ford-government.html)  2020-05-21T17:29Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements


"Doug Ford urges Ontario auto sector help after Chinese EV deal Ford is asking Ottawa to remove its EV mandate harmonize regulations with trading partners and scrap “unnecessary fees that drive away investment.”"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-complains-mark-carney-blindsided-ontario-with-chinese-ev-deal/article_1f156dd6-35e2-4586-9e50-c98935232861.html)  2026-01-19T21:04Z 1.1M followers, 18.1K engagements


"Doug Ford says it would be great if Mark Saunders runs for mayor While the premier is officially remaining neutral in Toronto’s June [--] mayoral byelection some Progressive Conservatives are rallying behind Mark Saunders"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/2023/03/08/doug-ford-says-it-would-be-great-if-former-toronto-police-chief-runs-for-mayor.html)  2023-03-08T23:15Z 1.1M followers, 62.1K engagements


"Doug Ford’s Tories launch session with bill to cut red tape But some contend that haste can make waste — indeed the opposition parties maintain that poring over the fine print in PC legislation is critical"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-fords-tories-launch-fall-session-with-sweeping-omnibus-bill-to-slash-red-tape/article_77e1019d-e9bb-4ce5-9011-db1dbffc9677.html)  2025-10-20T21:42Z 1.1M followers, [---] engagements


"Doug Ford increases controversial strong-mayor powers for Toronto and Ottawa The strong mayor just got even stronger. Toronto Mayor John Tory can now pass bylaws with just one-third support of city council — thanks to Premier Doug Ford"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/2022/12/08/the-strong-mayor-just-got-even-stronger-toronto-mayor-john-tory-can-now-pass-bylaws-with-just-one-third-support-of-city-council-thanks-to-premier-doug-ford.html)  2022-12-08T17:34Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements


"Ford is ‘100% dead against’ lifting tariffs on Chinese EVs As Mark Carney heads to China Premier Doug Ford is imploring him to keep Canadian tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-says-hes-100-dead-against-lifting-canadian-tariffs-on-chinese-evs/article_7b64a21d-0fab-49b3-9808-b5896b0b6678.html)  2026-01-13T18:55Z 208.1M followers, [----] engagements


"Ford to expand COVID-19 emergency by closing non-essential services and says schools wont reopen April [--] Premier Doug Ford is expanding Ontario’s state of emergency to shut down all non-essential services to curb the spread of COVID-19. Only essential manufacturing and supply-chain providers as well as shops like supermarkets pharmacies LCBO outlets and takeout restaurants would be allowed to remain open"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/2020/03/23/ndp-leader-andrea-horwath-urges-premier-doug-ford-to-give-covid-19-impacted-households-2k-relief-cheques.html)  2020-03-23T20:33Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements


"Green Party promises to double welfare and disability rates The Greens would spend some $20 billion on increasing Ontario Disability Support Program and Ontario Works payments Leader Mike Schreiner said Thursday"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/2022/05/12/ontario-greens-declares-war-on-poverty-with-promise-to-double-welfare-and-disability-rates.html)  2022-05-13T13:06Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements


"MPP accused of spousal assault returns to Queen’s Park In his first appearance at the legislature since his Sept. [--] arrest after he allegedly assaulted his wife in Sault Ste. Marie with a child"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/mpp-accused-of-spousal-assault-returns-to-queens-park/article_f85d5e48-82db-460b-b870-2c51ebe4180b.html)  2025-10-21T17:49Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Doug Fords office cuts formal ties with key aide The Progressive Conservatives are severing “formal” ties with one of Premier Doug Ford’s most trusted confidantes in the wake of the $8.28-billion Greenbelt land swap scandal"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-s-office-says-it-is-severing-formal-ties-with-key-aide-amid-greenbelt/article_5f63b450-267c-5a45-bdbc-e228c6ffa3e4.html)  2023-09-30T01:14Z 208.1M followers, [----] engagements


"Documents reveal how Ford government changed municipal boundaries Thousands of internal government documents linked to Premier Doug Ford’s $8.28-billion Greenbelt land swap scandal reveal political staff directed bureaucrats on municipal boundary changes — often ignoring expert advice"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/documents-reveal-stress-behind-the-scenes-as-ford-government-ignored-experts-to-change-municipal-boundaries/article_fa620436-c9eb-5c20-9215-1bf858dd3030.html)  2023-10-31T15:08Z 208.1M followers, [----] engagements


"Ontario government working to find space for back-to-office As of Jan. [--] Ontario public servants are now mandated back to the office five days a week"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-says-government-is-trying-to-find-space-for-workers-ordered-back-to-the/article_c24e277e-2710-4afc-bdb6-fb172290e7f9.html)  2026-01-05T23:14Z 1.1M followers, 24.4K engagements


"Why Doug Ford wants Mark Carney to show the west ‘some love’ Ontario"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/why-doug-ford-wants-mark-carney-to-show-the-west-some-love/article_bd2ebf7f-ec77-4e8d-818d-cd6838e6637c.html)  2025-11-29T12:25Z 208.1M followers, 26K engagements


"Nearly [-----] Ontario public servants want to work from home The Treasury Board Secretariat said it has been so inundated with "remote work alternative work arrangement" requests that it cannot process them all"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-ordered-ontario-public-servants-back-to-the-office-now-nearly-11-000-are/article_ab83f304-8c93-4b7d-bc28-59cbe221db24.html)  2025-12-07T13:50Z 208.1M followers, 22K engagements


"LCBO CEO George Soleas retiring in January Liquor Control Board of Ontario president and CEO George Soleas who has run the Crown corporation since [----] is retiring at the end of next month"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/lcbo-chief-executive-retiring-in-january/article_6cbdb6d8-ac50-426a-8194-b9bab8f64350.html)  2025-12-08T18:17Z 208.1M followers, [----] engagements


"Trudeau and Ford offer billions more to save Stellantis plant The deal means the French parent company of Chrysler Jeep and Fiat might receive even more Canadian tax dollars than Germany’s Volkswagen"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/justin-trudeau-and-doug-ford-reach-tentative-deal-worth-billions-more-to-save-stellantis-ev/article_8ce2e02d-89d8-5a6b-97a8-afb92756b666.html)  2025-01-03T14:00Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements


"Ontario government giving $10M to help locate unmarked graves of Indigenous children who died at residential schools Ford said some of the money will also go toward “culturally appropriate trauma-informed mental health supports” for residential school survivors and their families"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/2021/06/15/ontario-government-giving-10m-to-help-locate-unmarked-graves-of-indigenous-children-who-died-at-residential-schools.html)  2021-06-15T15:17Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements


"Premier Kathleen Wynne says Andrew Loku SIU report will be made public The government has always kept SIU reports secret saying they contain personal information"  
[X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2016/04/21/premier-kathleen-wynne-says-andrew-loku-siu-report-will-be-made-public.html)  2016-04-22T12:45Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements


"Wishing @TorStarEditor all the best on his last day at the helm of the @TorontoStar. Lucky and grateful to have worked with such a terrific editor. Michael truly is one of the all-time greats. #journalism https://www.thestar.com/business/2018/03/23/michael-cooke-stepping-down-as-editor-of-the-toronto-star.html https://www.thestar.com/business/2018/03/23/michael-cooke-stepping-down-as-editor-of-the-toronto-star.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1007619079103025152)  2018-06-15T13:41Z 56K followers, [--] engagements


"NEW: Premier Doug Ford's government is looking to make it easier for landlords to evict tenants the @TorontoStar has learned. #onpoli https://www.thestar.com/content/thestar/politics/provincial/2019/02/05/ford-government-considering-ways-to-speed-up-ev https://www.thestar.com/content/thestar/politics/provincial/2019/02/05/ford-government-considering-ways-to-speed-up-ev"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1092903322170871808)  2019-02-05T21:50Z 56K followers, [---] engagements


"This column by the @TorontoStars @dfeschuk is not online yet but it is a must-read. Amid the euphoria of the @Raptors 12-win streak MLSE honchos need to make Masai Ujiri happy. Pronto. #WeTheNorth"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1225397545079316480)  2020-02-06T12:35Z 55.8K followers, [--] engagements


"NEW: Starting Wednesday only Pearson Trudeau-MTL Vancouver and Calgary will accept foreign flights. But American flights not affected. #COVID19"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1239608333943832577)  2020-03-16T17:43Z 56K followers, [--] engagements


"The @CanadiensMTL have won the Clarence Campbell Trophy in [----] @nhl commissioner Clarence Campbells presence at the Forum caused a riot in Montreal because he had suspended Rocket Richard. Habs should never have posed for a photo with that trophy. Bad omen"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1408262571996684291)  2021-06-25T03:15Z 56K followers, [--] engagements


"NEW: From @alexboutilier @StephanieLevitz and me: alarm inside the @CPC_HQ about the @peoplespca siphoning enough votes to elect the @liberal_party. #onpoli #cdnpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal-election/2021/09/17/insiders-fear-conservatives-are-losing-the-election-as-party-makes-a-last-minute-appeal-for-help.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal-election/2021/09/17/insiders-fear-conservatives-are-losing-the-election-as-party-makes-a-last-minute-appeal-for-help.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1438827856704966661)  2021-09-17T11:31Z 56K followers, [--] engagements


"While most of were sleeping the @TorontoStars @alexboutilier was working. #cdnpoli NEW: Erin O'Toole's fight to remain Conservative leader has already begun. A source close to the Conservative campaign told the Star OToole will encourage the caucus to adopt Reform Act measures that will allow for a leadership review. https://t.co/DRahFgn03q NEW: Erin O'Toole's fight to remain Conservative leader has already begun. A source close to the Conservative campaign told the Star OToole will encourage the caucus to adopt Reform Act measures that will allow for a leadership review."  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1440274016372019208)  2021-09-21T11:17Z 56K followers, [--] engagements


"Gooooal #MUFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1467518341304786949)  2021-12-05T15:36Z 55.9K followers, [--] engagements


"BREAKING: An @OntarioPCParty political staffer has been fired/asked to resign after it was revealed she donated $100 to the illegal Ottawa blockade sources told the @TorontoStar. #onpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1493728929403834370)  2022-02-15T23:28Z 56.1K followers, [----] engagements


"BREAKING: Spend and build or bait-and-switch Depends who you ask about the @OntarioPCParty budget/re-election platform. #onpoli https://www.thestar.com/content/thestar/politics/provincial/2022/04/28/doug-fords-pre-election-budget-offers-a-record-1986b-spending-plan.html https://www.thestar.com/content/thestar/politics/provincial/2022/04/28/doug-fords-pre-election-budget-offers-a-record-1986b-spending-plan.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1519770412636327940)  2022-04-28T20:07Z 56K followers, [--] engagements


"NEW: Premier Doug Ford says embattled Minister of Municipal Affairs Steve Clark will *remain* on the job despite two scathing watchdog reports. https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/ethics-watchdog-says-steve-clark-violated-integrity-act-in-greenbelt-land-swap/article_ba83451d-2b7e-5653-9eb5-6d8e18828116.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/ethics-watchdog-says-steve-clark-violated-integrity-act-in-greenbelt-land-swap/article_ba83451d-2b7e-5653-9eb5-6d8e18828116.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1696955393316933882)  2023-08-30T18:37Z 55.9K followers, 94.7K engagements


"BREAKING: The Ontario Science Centre is closing for good today after an engineering report found the roof is in danger of collapsing the @TorontoStar has learned. #onpoli #topoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/ford-government-closing-ontario-science-centre-today-after-report-found-roof-in-danger-of-collapsing/article_3e7a8442-2fd8-11ef-9c00-03276c11fe83.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/ford-government-closing-ontario-science-centre-today-after-report-found-roof-in-danger-of-collapsing/article_3e7a8442-2fd8-11ef-9c00-03276c11fe83.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1804187182854291577)  2024-06-21T16:18Z 56K followers, 1.3M engagements


"BREAKING: Premier Doug Ford makes official what the @TorontoStar revealed on Oct. 14: there will be $200 rebate cheques for every Ontario taxpayer. #onpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-poised-to-send-out-pre-election-cheques-to-16-million-ontarians/article_87a56eaa-8b2e-11ef-8b0a-3b68e949aa70.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-poised-to-send-out-pre-election-cheques-to-16-million-ontarians/article_87a56eaa-8b2e-11ef-8b0a-3b68e949aa70.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1851267905037492709)  2024-10-29T14:20Z 56K followers, 201.7K engagements


"Building on what @TondaMacC reported last week at his book launch former PM @stephenharper: These are dark days but they will pass. Stephen Harper: This is the moment to make Canada a proud and serious country again https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-preserving-canadas-existence-must-be-our-highest-objective/ https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-preserving-canadas-existence-must-be-our-highest-objective/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1892724466959991185)  2025-02-20T23:54Z 56K followers, [----] engagements


"NEW: As Doug Ford heads to DC tomorrow Trump tells Republican governors tonight that Canada should be a 51st state @robferguson1 reports. #onpoli https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/donald-trump-reinforces-threats-of-tariffs-canada-as-51st-state-on-eve-of-doug-fords/article_2bc30532-efda-11ef-83ca-4bdf33a2ca7c.html https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/donald-trump-reinforces-threats-of-tariffs-canada-as-51st-state-on-eve-of-doug-fords/article_2bc30532-efda-11ef-83ca-4bdf33a2ca7c.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1892780341880115500)  2025-02-21T03:36Z 56K followers, [----] engagements


"Mr. Ford goes to Washington. (Again.) #onpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-returns-to-u-s-capital-in-a-late-campaign-scramble-for-progress-in/article_41c29900-f053-11ef-86f6-87eb459e3eef.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-returns-to-u-s-capital-in-a-late-campaign-scramble-for-progress-in/article_41c29900-f053-11ef-86f6-87eb459e3eef.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1892984253983383674)  2025-02-21T17:06Z 56K followers, [----] engagements


"Front runner to be Canadas next prime minister responds after the @TorontoStar reports @OntLiberal Leader Bonnie Crombie is endorsing him. Thank you @BonnieCrombie for your support for your strong advocacy to help Ontarians get better access to a family doctor and for putting economic growth first. Wishing you the best this Thursday and lets keep building Thank you @BonnieCrombie for your support for your strong advocacy to help Ontarians get better access to a family doctor and for putting economic growth first. Wishing you the best this Thursday and lets keep building"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1894377516204220531)  2025-02-25T13:22Z 56K followers, [----] engagements


"BREAKING: Internal Doug Ford polling obtained by the @TorontoStar paints a grim picture for @PierrePoilievre in Ontario. 48% for @MarkJCarney 33% for Poilievre and 11% for @theJagmeetSingh. #onpoli #cdnpoli https://www.thestar.com/doug-fords-internal-polling-paints-a-grim-picture-for-pierre-poilievre-in-ontario/article_11f8b5cc-3dec-42f6-9d4d-c342d67bee9d.html https://www.thestar.com/doug-fords-internal-polling-paints-a-grim-picture-for-pierre-poilievre-in-ontario/article_11f8b5cc-3dec-42f6-9d4d-c342d67bee9d.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1905309643150082228)  2025-03-27T17:23Z 56.1K followers, 606.6K engagements


"NEW: President does not derisively refer to Carney as Governor like he did Trudeau. A change in tone from the White House. I just finished speaking with Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada. It was an extremely productive call we agree on many things and will be meeting immediately after Canadas upcoming Election to work on elements of Politics Business and all other factors that will end up I just finished speaking with Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada. It was an extremely productive call we agree on many things and will be meeting immediately after Canadas upcoming Election to work on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1905640247427244453)  2025-03-28T15:16Z 55.9K followers, 95K engagements


"NEW: @PierrePoilievre's campaign pivot to talking about the Trump trade war may be helping the @CPC_HQ close a polling gap with @MarkJCarney's @liberal_party. #cdnpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/pierre-poilievres-conservatives-narrow-the-gap-with-mark-carneys-liberals-after-focusing-on-donald-trump/article_acdfbf35-7233-4a87-9612-3e8aa7bcfe08.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/pierre-poilievres-conservatives-narrow-the-gap-with-mark-carneys-liberals-after-focusing-on-donald-trump/article_acdfbf35-7233-4a87-9612-3e8aa7bcfe08.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1909309195482001725)  2025-04-07T18:16Z 55.9K followers, 13.6K engagements


"NEW: The @TorontoStar on the resolution of the @Vegemite crisis in Canada which required the intervention of two prime ministers and one plucky Australian-Canadian cafe owner. https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/a-win-for-people-in-canada-australian-prime-minister-says-vegemite-returning-to-toronto-cafes/article_632bddf6-6c88-45e4-8110-0bcccdc7f1d7.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/a-win-for-people-in-canada-australian-prime-minister-says-vegemite-returning-to-toronto-cafes/article_632bddf6-6c88-45e4-8110-0bcccdc7f1d7.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1913612147440972275)  2025-04-19T15:14Z 55.9K followers, [----] engagements


"BREAKING: The integrity commissioner has closed the investigation into former Ford minister Kaleed Rasheed who was forced from cabinet and @OntarioPCParty caucus over the Greenbelt. #onpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/ethics-watchdog-ends-investigation-into-former-doug-ford-minister-forced-out-after-greenbelt-scandal/article_4b88c1f1-227b-42bb-baf2-7bb011908344.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/ethics-watchdog-ends-investigation-into-former-doug-ford-minister-forced-out-after-greenbelt-scandal/article_4b88c1f1-227b-42bb-baf2-7bb011908344.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1919763286083485967)  2025-05-06T14:36Z 56K followers, [----] engagements


"NEW: Ontario's debt has jumped to a projected $489.8B this year up $166.8B since the @OntarioPCParty took office. That's a staggering 51.6% increase from $323B inherited from the previous @OntLiberal government. (There was a pandemic.) https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-fords-government-vows-to-protect-ontario-from-donald-trumps-tariffs-with-record-232-5b/article_7efaf6f0-2515-46f8-ae27-0d198a4a7d02.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1923110617931567326)  2025-05-15T20:17Z 56K followers, 11.1K engagements


"NEW: @beynate fires a salvo at @BonnieCrombie as @OntLiberal leadership review heats up. #onpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/bonnie-crombie-backers-warn-a-liberal-leadership-contest-would-only-help-doug-ford/article_3cbf2711-29ea-436a-a650-acab030a0242.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/bonnie-crombie-backers-warn-a-liberal-leadership-contest-would-only-help-doug-ford/article_3cbf2711-29ea-436a-a650-acab030a0242.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1946355627111956927)  2025-07-18T23:45Z 55.8K followers, 50.4K engagements


"As @beynate attacks @BonnieCrombie her loyalists warn @OntLiberal dissension only helps Premier Doug Fords @OntarioPCParty. #onpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/as-nate-erskine-smith-attacks-bonnie-crombie-her-backers-warn-a-liberal-leadership-contest-would/article_3cbf2711-29ea-436a-a650-acab030a0242.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/as-nate-erskine-smith-attacks-bonnie-crombie-her-backers-warn-a-liberal-leadership-contest-would/article_3cbf2711-29ea-436a-a650-acab030a0242.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1946573153821704277)  2025-07-19T14:09Z 55.8K followers, 14K engagements


"NEW: Premier Doug Ford to Prime Minister @MarkJCarney on Trump: " Do not roll over. Hit that guy back as hard as we possibly can." #onpoli #cdnpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/do-not-roll-over-doug-ford-urges-mark-carney-as-donald-trumps-trade-deal-deadline/article_a6803ef7-9c50-4e87-805b-fa77db86a180.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/do-not-roll-over-doug-ford-urges-mark-carney-as-donald-trumps-trade-deal-deadline/article_a6803ef7-9c50-4e87-805b-fa77db86a180.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1950965107636457964)  2025-07-31T17:01Z 56.1K followers, 87.6K engagements


"BREAKING: @OntarioPCParty has parted ways with Sault Ste. Marie MPP Chris Scott Premier Doug Ford's office announced Monday. No reason given for the defenestration. #onpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1970141337631559828)  2025-09-22T15:01Z 56K followers, 17K engagements


"NEW: @GovWhitmer and Premier Doug Ford agree that President Donald Trump's tariffs are hurting businesses workers and farmers on both sides of the border. #onpoli #cdnpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/donald-trumps-tariffs-causing-economic-pain-on-both-sides-of-the-border-michigan-governor-says/article_f1fd9f79-472b-4220-b76d-1e9a01a56f77.htmlutm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=SocialMedia"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1973421175771635864)  2025-10-01T16:14Z 56K followers, [----] engagements


"From the front page of the @TorontoStar U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick warns tariffs are here to stay and Canada must settle for second in any trade deals. (Trumps levies are costing American households $2400 a year.) https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/canada-must-come-second-to-u-s-in-auto-sector-howard-lutnick-warns-behind-closed/article_06eb3dce-af37-4303-bd47-4bcca227c353.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/canada-must-come-second-to-u-s-in-auto-sector-howard-lutnick-warns-behind-closed/article_06eb3dce-af37-4303-bd47-4bcca227c353.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1976254048165618140)  2025-10-09T11:50Z 56K followers, [----] engagements


"NEW: Today is the second anniversary of the RCMP investigation into Premier Doug Fords Greenbelt land swap. But the Mounties have only interviewed one of the four Tories who lost their jobs in the fallout of the scandal. #onpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/two-years-later-top-tories-who-lost-jobs-in-greenbelt-scandal-still-havent-been-interviewed/article_391cd740-5a72-48ec-bec5-cc2968b7b7f3.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/two-years-later-top-tories-who-lost-jobs-in-greenbelt-scandal-still-havent-been-interviewed/article_391cd740-5a72-48ec-bec5-cc2968b7b7f3.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1976611093981114505)  2025-10-10T11:29Z 56K followers, 70.2K engagements


"NEW: Premier Doug Ford issues statement on @StellantisNAs decision to shift @Jeep production stateside from Brampton which is a blow to the Ontario economy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1978418303799337397)  2025-10-15T11:10Z 56K followers, [----] engagements


"NDP Leader @MaritStiles says Premier Doug Ford is not Batman and should be spending his time chasing jobs for Ontario instead of chasing alleged shoplifters at @HomeDepotCanada. #onpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1978469894610890989)  2025-10-15T14:35Z 56K followers, [----] engagements


"NEW: @HomeDepotCanada confirms Doug Ford's account of "the retail theft incident that occurred in July at our Rexdale store." Adds "organized retail crime is a serious issue" but "the safety of our customers and associates is our first priority." https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-says-he-threatened-home-depot-shoplifter-with-a-beating/article_6f123ca0-3ee5-4497-8d65-bab6dbfd47f2.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-says-he-threatened-home-depot-shoplifter-with-a-beating/article_6f123ca0-3ee5-4497-8d65-bab6dbfd47f2.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1978552636476366876)  2025-10-15T20:04Z 56K followers, 19.2K engagements


"NEW: Unions and industry groups that endorsed Premier Doug Fords @OntarioPCParty shared in $237M in Skills Development Fund cash for training. @robferguson1 and @MoiraWelsh with the scoop. #onpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/government-secrecy-clouds-237-million-in-funding-to-groups-that-endorsed-doug-ford/article_b496ea86-e7aa-4b99-9ec1-d04ab389887e.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/government-secrecy-clouds-237-million-in-funding-to-groups-that-endorsed-doug-ford/article_b496ea86-e7aa-4b99-9ec1-d04ab389887e.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1978787132723400972)  2025-10-16T11:36Z 55.9K followers, 14K engagements


"New art has been installed outside the @TorontoStars Queens Park bureau. This Norval Morrisseau masterpiece is a vast improvement over the dreary portraits previously displayed near our office. #onpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1978834234031620375)  2025-10-16T14:43Z 56K followers, 15.2K engagements


"Joining @NavNanwa on @CBCOntMorning at 8:10 am. #onpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/mpps-return-to-a-changed-political-and-economic-landscape-at-queens-park/article_242f61c0-f8df-4507-b162-665ec6c046e0.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/mpps-return-to-a-changed-political-and-economic-landscape-at-queens-park/article_242f61c0-f8df-4507-b162-665ec6c046e0.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1980235919966847332)  2025-10-20T11:33Z 56K followers, [----] engagements


"Premier Doug Fords expression says it all as embattled Labour Minister David Piccini faces calls for his resignation from the opposition Liberals over the Skills Development Fund scandal. #onpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1980290304797196367)  2025-10-20T15:09Z 56K followers, 44.8K engagements


"Joining @onthebeat1 in @CBCOntarioToday at 12:05 pm. #onpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/mpps-return-to-a-changed-political-and-economic-landscape-at-queens-park/article_242f61c0-f8df-4507-b162-665ec6c046e0.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/mpps-return-to-a-changed-political-and-economic-landscape-at-queens-park/article_242f61c0-f8df-4507-b162-665ec6c046e0.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1980302201550471644)  2025-10-20T15:56Z 56K followers, [----] engagements


"NEW: MPP Chris Scott ejected from the @OntarioPCParty after being charged with spousal assault returned to Queen's Park today. #onpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/mpp-accused-of-spousal-assault-returns-to-queens-park/article_f85d5e48-82db-460b-b870-2c51ebe4180b.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/mpp-accused-of-spousal-assault-returns-to-queens-park/article_f85d5e48-82db-460b-b870-2c51ebe4180b.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1980693008757776727)  2025-10-21T17:49Z 56K followers, [----] engagements


"The $75M @ONgov ad blitz in the U.S. has caught the attention of President Donald Trump. #onpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/ontarios-anti-tariff-ad-has-caught-donald-trumps-attention/article_b567f4a1-e761-4eb4-8c21-181970b40a97.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/ontarios-anti-tariff-ad-has-caught-donald-trumps-attention/article_b567f4a1-e761-4eb4-8c21-181970b40a97.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1980735807045476499)  2025-10-21T20:39Z 56K followers, [----] engagements


"Arthur Lismers [----] The Clearing has long been my favourite piece of Queens Park art. The Group of Seven masterpiece had been hidden away from public view in the cabinet room for the past eight or nine years. It is finally back on display in the hallway here"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1981018352760832057)  2025-10-22T15:22Z 56K followers, [----] engagements


"NEW: The @TorontoStars @TondaMacC on @MarkJCarneys speech to the nation tonight setting the table for the federal budget. #cdnpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/it-will-take-sacrifices-and-some-time-to-transform-economy-mark-carney-says-in-pre/article_cca4c2a1-e83d-4945-a1f1-dd5a276480ca.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/it-will-take-sacrifices-and-some-time-to-transform-economy-mark-carney-says-in-pre/article_cca4c2a1-e83d-4945-a1f1-dd5a276480ca.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1981160992198299654)  2025-10-23T00:49Z 56K followers, [----] engagements


"Ontario's $75M (not $75000) ad blitz which accurately quotes Reagan's [----] speech denouncing tariffs has rankled the current U.S. president. Trump was complaining about the ad earlier this week. Donald J. Trump Truth Social Post 10:39 PM EST 10/23/25 The Ronald Reagan Foundation has just announced that Canada has fraudulently used an advertisement which is FAKE featuring Ronald Reagan speaking negatively about Tariffs. The ad was for $75000. They only did this to Donald J. Trump Truth Social Post 10:39 PM EST 10/23/25 The Ronald Reagan Foundation has just announced that Canada has"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1981560824650223631)  2025-10-24T03:18Z 56K followers, [----] engagements


"American consumers will continue to pay higher prices for some Canadian goods because the current president is rankled by an Ontario government ad that accurately quotes Ronald Reagan who was a free trader and an outspoken opponent of tariffs. https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/u-s-president-donald-trump-cancels-trade-talks-with-canada-over-ontario-ad-that-uses/article_25febe58-b116-4a9a-981d-cc3173ffc2c9.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/u-s-president-donald-trump-cancels-trade-talks-with-canada-over-ontario-ad-that-uses/article_25febe58-b116-4a9a-981d-cc3173ffc2c9.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1981717681205125249)  2025-10-24T13:41Z 56K followers, [----] engagements


"Governor of California quotes a former California governor. Both Newsom and Reagan oppose across the board tariffs. Here are the words Trump doesn't want you to see: When someone says Lets impose tariffs on foreign imports it looks like theyre doing the patriotic thing by protecting American products. Markets shrink and collapse industries shut down and millions of people lose their https://t.co/qGVXUEvg0K Here are the words Trump doesn't want you to see: When someone says Lets impose tariffs on foreign imports it looks like theyre doing the patriotic thing by protecting American products."  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1981742737410916744)  2025-10-24T15:21Z 56K followers, [----] engagements


"Governor of the key swing state of Pennsylvania weighs in on Trumps tariffs. Ontarios ad blitz has helped put this issue on the front burner stateside. Canada is Pennsylvania's largest trading partner. PA companies export $14B to Canada every year and Canadian companies employ over [-----] people here in PA. But the President's policies are hurting our economy jacking up prices for Pennsylvanians and closing markets for our https://t.co/va44ZP9djF Canada is Pennsylvania's largest trading partner. PA companies export $14B to Canada every year and Canadian companies employ over [-----] people here"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1981759820681064785)  2025-10-24T16:28Z 56K followers, 32.7K engagements


"For all your @BlueJays coverage the @TorontoStar has you covered. https://www.thestar.com/sports/blue-jays/blue-jays-game1-worldseries-live/article_b62f00be-3d29-4233-8e71-e71a3245df2d.html https://www.thestar.com/sports/blue-jays/blue-jays-game1-worldseries-live/article_b62f00be-3d29-4233-8e71-e71a3245df2d.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1981856601175675273)  2025-10-24T22:53Z 56K followers, [----] engagements


"The best manager in the history of the Toronto @BlueJays. #Cito"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1981874078102270275)  2025-10-25T00:02Z 56.1K followers, 33.8K engagements


"Toronto @BlueJays: [--] Los Angeles @Dodgers: [--] https://www.thestar.com/sports/blue-jays/blue-jays-game1-worldseries-live/article_b62f00be-3d29-4233-8e71-e71a3245df2d.html https://www.thestar.com/sports/blue-jays/blue-jays-game1-worldseries-live/article_b62f00be-3d29-4233-8e71-e71a3245df2d.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1981925703315571196)  2025-10-25T03:28Z 56K followers, [----] engagements


"@BlueJays [--] @Dodgers [--] https://www.thestar.com/sports/blue-jays/blue-jays-game1-worldseries-live/article_b62f00be-3d29-4233-8e71-e71a3245df2d.html https://www.thestar.com/sports/blue-jays/blue-jays-game1-worldseries-live/article_b62f00be-3d29-4233-8e71-e71a3245df2d.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1981925889983013246)  2025-10-25T03:28Z 56K followers, [----] engagements


"American consumers can pay even more for Canadian goods because the current president is unhappy that Ronald Reagan from whom he lifted make America great again was a free trader who opposed tariffs and thought protectionism rewarded uncompetitive businesses. Donald Trump announces additional 10-per-cent tariff on Canada over Ontario ad https://t.co/UFHpPI0Pwz Donald Trump announces additional 10-per-cent tariff on Canada over Ontario ad https://t.co/UFHpPI0Pwz"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1982203098123690207)  2025-10-25T21:50Z 56K followers, [----] engagements


"Joining @RosieBarton on RBL at 10:15 am and 11:20 a.m. with @cath_cullen and @ianabailey. #cdnpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/trump-terminates-trade-talks-with-canada-over-ontario-government-ad-blasting-tariffs/article_ee931efb-d7b1-4c51-bb9b-a08c20e4a03f.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/trump-terminates-trade-talks-with-canada-over-ontario-government-ad-blasting-tariffs/article_ee931efb-d7b1-4c51-bb9b-a08c20e4a03f.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1982445972551582165)  2025-10-26T13:55Z 56K followers, [----] engagements


"NEW: The @TorontoStar's @Jambull26 on the return of the Fathers of Confederation painting to Queen's Park after it was damaged in a scaffolding accident eight years ago. #onpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/historic-painting-returns-to-queens-park-eight-years-after-being-damaged/article_967d9e75-185a-4675-aa55-9194791fe948.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/historic-painting-returns-to-queens-park-eight-years-after-being-damaged/article_967d9e75-185a-4675-aa55-9194791fe948.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1982805772065972300)  2025-10-27T13:45Z 56K followers, [----] engagements


"NEW: An repentant Premier Doug Ford boasts that his anti-tariff commercial featuring Ronald Reagan "was the most successful ad in the history of North America." Ford says it has had "1 billion views." That's $300M to $400M in earned media he claims. #onpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1982822576863707604)  2025-10-27T14:51Z 56K followers, 38K engagements


"NEW: Premier Doug Ford says the @ONgov Ronald Reagan ad that rankled Donald Trump has achieved its goal. #onpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/doug-ford-has-no-regrets-about-viral-reagan-ad-that-angered-donald-trump/article_9d33d9f0-afed-4091-861c-8c39074ea758.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/doug-ford-has-no-regrets-about-viral-reagan-ad-that-angered-donald-trump/article_9d33d9f0-afed-4091-861c-8c39074ea758.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1982847334296715367)  2025-10-27T16:30Z 56K followers, [----] engagements


"BREAKING: @OntarioPCParty government is raising campaign contribution limits by 47% and scrapping fixed election dates for provincial votes. #onpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-to-raise-campaign-donation-limits-by-47-and-end-fixed-election-dates/article_50104c0f-3c43-449a-b64f-3571689ec10e.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-to-raise-campaign-donation-limits-by-47-and-end-fixed-election-dates/article_50104c0f-3c43-449a-b64f-3571689ec10e.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1982857343072129381)  2025-10-27T17:10Z 56K followers, 28.4K engagements


"Eight months after the Feb. [--] provincial vote @ElectionsON has finally published the official results albeit buried on pages [--] and [--] of a 362-page report. Tories: 42.99% Libs: 29.97% NDP: 18.54% Greens: 4.83% #onpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-to-raise-campaign-donation-limits-by-47-and-end-fixed-election-dates/article_50104c0f-3c43-449a-b64f-3571689ec10e.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-to-raise-campaign-donation-limits-by-47-and-end-fixed-election-dates/article_50104c0f-3c43-449a-b64f-3571689ec10e.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1982869199027614087)  2025-10-27T17:57Z 56K followers, 27.4K engagements


"Joining @VassyKapelos on @CTV_PowerPlay at 5:15 pm with @lraitt @ThomasMulcair and @BrianGallantNB. #cdnpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/doug-ford-has-no-regrets-about-viral-reagan-ad-that-angered-donald-trump/article_9d33d9f0-afed-4091-861c-8c39074ea758.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/doug-ford-has-no-regrets-about-viral-reagan-ad-that-angered-donald-trump/article_9d33d9f0-afed-4091-861c-8c39074ea758.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1982913111779881247)  2025-10-27T20:51Z 56K followers, [----] engagements


"A bleary-eyed nation awakens to depressing news from south of the border. https://www.thestar.com/sports/blue-jays/blue-jays-vs-dodgers-world-series-game-3-live/article_1b501591-eed9-472c-9f70-cdd39a8c33da.html https://www.thestar.com/sports/blue-jays/blue-jays-vs-dodgers-world-series-game-3-live/article_1b501591-eed9-472c-9f70-cdd39a8c33da.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1983125929393095097)  2025-10-28T10:57Z 56K followers, [----] engagements


"🙏 https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20251027/hurricane-melissa-turning-northward-remains-track-make-landfall-eastern https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20251027/hurricane-melissa-turning-northward-remains-track-make-landfall-eastern"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1983143094573740165)  2025-10-28T12:05Z 56K followers, [----] engagements


"@BlueJays [--] @Dodgers [--] https://www.thestar.com/sports/blue-jays/blue-jays-world-series-game-4-live/article_139b4501-ae06-437d-8e65-923d618e28e3.html https://www.thestar.com/sports/blue-jays/blue-jays-world-series-game-4-live/article_139b4501-ae06-437d-8e65-923d618e28e3.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1983370327661883609)  2025-10-29T03:08Z 56K followers, [----] engagements


"NEW: Premier Doug Ford says U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra needs to apologize for his profane outburst against David Paterson Ontarios representative to Washington. Hoekstra was peeved over Ontarios Ronald Reagan ad. #onpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1983537067704410317)  2025-10-29T14:11Z 56K followers, 10.4K engagements


"NEW: Premier Doug Ford denounces "absolutely unacceptable" profane tirade by U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra against Ontario's representative to Washington. Ford says Hoekstra needs to apologize to David Paterson and "bury the hatchet." #onpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-urges-u-s-ambassador-to-apologize-for-f-bombs-aimed-at-ontario-diplomat/article_604079bc-c631-4114-97f6-94995e87e934.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-urges-u-s-ambassador-to-apologize-for-f-bombs-aimed-at-ontario-diplomat/article_604079bc-c631-4114-97f6-94995e87e934.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1983553746446827755)  2025-10-29T15:17Z 56K followers, [----] engagements


"The @TorontoStars @reggcohn on the presidential temper tantrum over a president being quoted accurately in Ontarios TV ad. #onpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/political-opinion/doug-fords-message-to-america-reveals-donald-trumps-weakness/article_7d748461-de46-4b55-961c-edbf28553120.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/political-opinion/doug-fords-message-to-america-reveals-donald-trumps-weakness/article_7d748461-de46-4b55-961c-edbf28553120.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1983659518312448126)  2025-10-29T22:17Z 56K followers, [----] engagements


"The great @JoeyVotto in the @TorontoStar on what the @BlueJays' remarkable run means. A must-read. https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/joey-votto-the-1993-blue-jays-changed-my-childhood-the-2025-team-is-poised-to/article_d1272cc4-cf31-4b6f-a2b8-5ab5c3528bc5.html https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/joey-votto-the-1993-blue-jays-changed-my-childhood-the-2025-team-is-poised-to/article_d1272cc4-cf31-4b6f-a2b8-5ab5c3528bc5.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1983958219312787694)  2025-10-30T18:04Z 56K followers, [----] engagements


"NEW: The @TorontoStars @MoiraWelsh on how the government doesnt know what kind of jobs Skills Development Fund program users are getting because the data isnt tracked. #onpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-fords-skills-development-fund-doesnt-track-the-type-of-work-recipients-got-insider-says/article_9c4c38bb-90e8-46a8-8a15-0771ad73ba2d.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-fords-skills-development-fund-doesnt-track-the-type-of-work-recipients-got-insider-says/article_9c4c38bb-90e8-46a8-8a15-0771ad73ba2d.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1984044689339904514)  2025-10-30T23:48Z 56K followers, 24.4K engagements


"NEW: Premier Doug Ford is taking his anti-tariff message to two of the most influential newspapers in the United States: the @WSJ and the @washingtonpost. #onpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-takes-his-anti-tariff-case-to-influential-u-s-newspapers/article_7380cffa-0efd-4115-8c55-e5c2583af593.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-takes-his-anti-tariff-case-to-influential-u-s-newspapers/article_7380cffa-0efd-4115-8c55-e5c2583af593.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1984272656007324153)  2025-10-31T14:54Z 56K followers, [----] engagements


"NEW: President Donald Trump claims Prime Minister Mark Carney apologized for Premier Doug Fords anti-tariff ad that derailed trade talks. But no new negotiations planned. Trump also hasnt followed through on his 10% tariff threat. #onpoli #cdnpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/mark-carney-apologized-to-donald-trump-for-ontarios-anti-tariff-ad-during-asia-trip/article_7380cffa-0efd-4115-8c55-e5c2583af593.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/mark-carney-apologized-to-donald-trump-for-ontarios-anti-tariff-ad-during-asia-trip/article_7380cffa-0efd-4115-8c55-e5c2583af593.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1984346925722910932)  2025-10-31T19:49Z 56K followers, [----] engagements


"The @TorontoStar Canadas largest circulation newspaper has complete @BlueJays coverage. Canadas team. https://www.thestar.com/sports/blue-jays/bluejays-live-coverage-nov1/article_53efb8ab-1ec4-4910-863b-106b53f86f93.html https://www.thestar.com/sports/blue-jays/bluejays-live-coverage-nov1/article_53efb8ab-1ec4-4910-863b-106b53f86f93.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1984771963295055893)  2025-11-01T23:58Z 55.8K followers, [----] engagements


"From the front page of the @TorontoStar @RDiManno on the @BlueJays memorable run. https://www.thestar.com/sports/blue-jays/love-for-the-blue-jays-and-their-love-for-each-other-means-not-having-to/article_d9b73b3a-b439-4c03-b899-2c465dba01a8.html https://www.thestar.com/sports/blue-jays/love-for-the-blue-jays-and-their-love-for-each-other-means-not-having-to/article_d9b73b3a-b439-4c03-b899-2c465dba01a8.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1985322986476363822)  2025-11-03T12:27Z 56K followers, [----] engagements


"Premier Doug Ford claims Ontarios Ronald Reagan ad swung last weeks U.S. Senate vote against President Donald Trumps tariffs. Prime Minister Mark Carney has apologized to Trump for the commercial which derailed trade talks. #onpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1985380074674131372)  2025-11-03T16:14Z 56K followers, [----] engagements


"NEW: Who says the bromance is dead Premier Doug Ford insists his relationship with Prime Minister Mark Carney is as strong ever despite the flap with President Donald Trump over the Ontario governments anti-tariff advertising blitz. #onpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-insists-his-relationship-with-mark-carney-is-still-strong/article_edc9de37-9c31-4f1f-9e97-a68cb505fb1f.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-insists-his-relationship-with-mark-carney-is-still-strong/article_edc9de37-9c31-4f1f-9e97-a68cb505fb1f.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1985789967667511692)  2025-11-04T19:23Z 56K followers, [----] engagements


"The @TorontoStar has complete coverage of the federal budget. #cdnpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/federal-budget-live-updates/article_4f225aa1-8e6b-4631-a2ff-f2c52b40f2d2.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/federal-budget-live-updates/article_4f225aa1-8e6b-4631-a2ff-f2c52b40f2d2.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1985818145605763541)  2025-11-04T21:15Z 56K followers, [----] engagements


"BREAKING: After nearly getting back in the black last year Ontario is again awash in red ink. The fall economic statement is projecting a $13.5 billion deficit this fiscal year ballooning from a $1.1 billion shortfall in 2024-25. #onpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/ford-governments-fall-economic-statement-forecasts-13-5b-deficit-due-to-trumps-tariffs/article_6da7f96e-b446-45f9-aee0-1b7698161142.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/ford-governments-fall-economic-statement-forecasts-13-5b-deficit-due-to-trumps-tariffs/article_6da7f96e-b446-45f9-aee0-1b7698161142.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1986497273191420332)  2025-11-06T18:13Z 56.1K followers, [----] engagements


"NEW: @abacusdataca poll for the @TorontoStar finds @CPC_HQ would do better under @PierrePoilievre than Doug Ford Stephen Harper Jason Kenney Caroline Mulroney or Tim Houston among other potential leaders. #cdnpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/pierre-poilievre-does-better-than-doug-ford-and-other-possible-leaders-against-mark-carney-poll/article_706d33a1-0d5b-455f-8d26-21df0fe3cadb.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/pierre-poilievre-does-better-than-doug-ford-and-other-possible-leaders-against-mark-carney-poll/article_706d33a1-0d5b-455f-8d26-21df0fe3cadb.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1986918303668052333)  2025-11-07T22:06Z 56.1K followers, 54.5K engagements


"NEW: One year after General Richard Rohmer asked Premier Doug Ford to put signage on the Ontario Veterans Memorial in time for Remembrance Day it is being done. #onpoli #LestWeForget"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1987924771682873529)  2025-11-10T16:46Z 56K followers, 10.5K engagements


"The @TorontoStars @karonliu on the food scene at Queens Park. #onpoli https://www.thestar.com/life/food-and-drink/did-you-know-you-can-have-lunch-and-5-avocado-toast-at-queens-park-heres/article_d2f49918-ef4d-4f61-8fe0-030a59d276ba.html https://www.thestar.com/life/food-and-drink/did-you-know-you-can-have-lunch-and-5-avocado-toast-at-queens-park-heres/article_d2f49918-ef4d-4f61-8fe0-030a59d276ba.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1987969739713659318)  2025-11-10T19:44Z 55.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Remembering with gratitude my grandfather Jack Benzie called up at age [--] in [----]. He survived the war and returned home to Scotland in [----] after a year with the British occupying forces in Germany. #LestWeForget"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1988224121914700089)  2025-11-11T12:35Z 56K followers, [----] engagements


"The @TorontoStar's @reggcohn in conversation tomorrow at @daisTMU for a Democracy Forum with @MelissaLantsman and @kbardeesy. #cdnpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/mps-karim-bardeesy-and-melissa-lantsman-at-tmu-democracy-forum-on-nov-12/article_e262bbfa-afcb-47c0-93f3-bad4bcccc972.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/mps-karim-bardeesy-and-melissa-lantsman-at-tmu-democracy-forum-on-nov-12/article_e262bbfa-afcb-47c0-93f3-bad4bcccc972.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1988305404225548530)  2025-11-11T17:58Z 56K followers, [----] engagements


"Joining @eskura on @OttawaMorning at 6:45 am. #onpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/anti-tariff-ad-that-derailed-trade-talks-didnt-hurt-doug-fords-popularity-poll-suggests/article_42a9c94a-c4e6-4e40-b6a6-e36f67fffeac.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/anti-tariff-ad-that-derailed-trade-talks-didnt-hurt-doug-fords-popularity-poll-suggests/article_42a9c94a-c4e6-4e40-b6a6-e36f67fffeac.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1988566377976783272)  2025-11-12T11:15Z 56K followers, [----] engagements


""Government doesn't have an income problem government has a spending problem" insists Premier Doug Ford whose government has a $13.5B deficit and is spending 35% more than former premier Kathleen Wynne's administration did in [----]. #onpoli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1988654844803260453)  2025-11-12T17:07Z 55.9K followers, 23.1K engagements


"BREAKING: Secret Skills Development Fund data obtained by the @TorontoStar reveals Labour Minister David Piccini doled out millions to low-scoring applicants. E.G. owner of @TheTorontoSun and the @nationalpost got $1M despite a 41.68% score. #onpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/secret-data-reveals-which-low-scoring-applicants-still-received-millions-of-dollars-from-the-ford/article_8e6b59ef-8352-43cc-9434-c9d9c04bb65d.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1989414313384448511)  2025-11-14T19:25Z 55.9K followers, 184.7K engagements


"The @TorontoStars @TondaMacC on why Prime Minister @MarkJCarney is trying to bide his time in the Trump trade saga. #cdnpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/theres-a-reason-mark-carney-isnt-talking-to-donald-trump/article_5c27d2f8-aa0b-4f73-bace-62db8b731488.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/theres-a-reason-mark-carney-isnt-talking-to-donald-trump/article_5c27d2f8-aa0b-4f73-bace-62db8b731488.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1990064434006380549)  2025-11-16T14:28Z 56K followers, [----] engagements


"Dec. [--]. (A date that will live in infamy coincidentally.) #topoli #Breaking: Finch West LRT will finally open on this date TTC chair says https://t.co/1iepAl74Es #Breaking: Finch West LRT will finally open on this date TTC chair says https://t.co/1iepAl74Es"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1993053392764285396)  2025-11-24T20:25Z 55.9K followers, [----] engagements


"NEW: This is a love story. #onpoli #cdnpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/why-doug-ford-wants-mark-carney-to-show-the-west-some-love/article_bd2ebf7f-ec77-4e8d-818d-cd6838e6637c.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/why-doug-ford-wants-mark-carney-to-show-the-west-some-love/article_bd2ebf7f-ec77-4e8d-818d-cd6838e6637c.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1994754945619316961)  2025-11-29T13:06Z 55.8K followers, 22.9K engagements


"NEW: The auditor general warns Ontarios health-care system is ailing. #onpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/auditors-report-slams-ford-government-over-health-care/article_3b4f67a8-e009-46c2-9ec8-116c3da44494.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/auditors-report-slams-ford-government-over-health-care/article_3b4f67a8-e009-46c2-9ec8-116c3da44494.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1995891694936400235)  2025-12-02T16:23Z 55.8K followers, 18.7K engagements


"This is the most-read story in the @TorontoStar again today. #onpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-ordered-ontario-public-servants-back-to-the-office-now-nearly-11-000-are/article_ab83f304-8c93-4b7d-bc28-59cbe221db24.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-ordered-ontario-public-servants-back-to-the-office-now-nearly-11-000-are/article_ab83f304-8c93-4b7d-bc28-59cbe221db24.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1997665101143273844)  2025-12-07T13:50Z 55.8K followers, 14.2K engagements


"From the front page of the @TorontoStar . #onpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-ordered-ontario-public-servants-back-to-the-office-now-nearly-11-000-are/article_ab83f304-8c93-4b7d-bc28-59cbe221db24.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-ordered-ontario-public-servants-back-to-the-office-now-nearly-11-000-are/article_ab83f304-8c93-4b7d-bc28-59cbe221db24.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1998008753572962574)  2025-12-08T12:36Z 55.8K followers, [----] engagements


"NEW: Ontario is getting a new booze boss. LCBO president and CEO George Soleas is retiring next month. Aaron Campbell steps into the breach as interim chief. #onpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/lcbo-chief-executive-retiring-in-january/article_6cbdb6d8-ac50-426a-8194-b9bab8f64350.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/lcbo-chief-executive-retiring-in-january/article_6cbdb6d8-ac50-426a-8194-b9bab8f64350.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1998094693406798027)  2025-12-08T18:17Z 55.8K followers, [----] engagements


"BREAKING: The OPP Anti-Rackets Branch has launched an investigation into Keel Digital Solutions which received money from the Skills Development Fund. Probe is related to different government funding after Premier Doug Ford's office called police following a forensic audit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1998123342453174510)  2025-12-08T20:11Z 55.8K followers, 20.1K engagements


"NEW: Keel statement: "Keel remains steadfast in its assertion that it has complied with all laws and contract obligations. We welcome the OPP and will be completely transparent and cooperative. We look forward to the governments apology at the end of this." BREAKING: The OPP Anti-Rackets Branch has launched an investigation into Keel Digital Solutions which received money from the Skills Development Fund. Probe is related to different government funding after Premier Doug Ford's office called police following a forensic audit. BREAKING: The OPP Anti-Rackets Branch has launched an"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1998137859551969498)  2025-12-08T21:09Z 55.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Joining @VassyKapelos on @CTV_PowerPlay at 5:15 pm with Kory Teneycke @ThomasMulcair and @BrianGallantNB. #cdnpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics.html https://www.thestar.com/politics.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1998151144753815906)  2025-12-08T22:02Z 55.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Joining @RebeccaZandberg on @CBCOttawaMorning at 6:45 am. #onpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-ordered-ontario-public-servants-back-to-the-office-now-nearly-11-000-are/article_ab83f304-8c93-4b7d-bc28-59cbe221db24.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-ordered-ontario-public-servants-back-to-the-office-now-nearly-11-000-are/article_ab83f304-8c93-4b7d-bc28-59cbe221db24.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1998351089037385828)  2025-12-09T11:16Z 55.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Good morning from Toronto"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1998370535810510936)  2025-12-09T12:33Z 55.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Joining @MooreintheAM on @NEWSTALK1010at 8:45 amwith @sunirachaudhri and @RichardCrouse. https://www.thestar.com/politics.html https://www.thestar.com/politics.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1998383218572369976)  2025-12-09T13:24Z 55.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Premier Doug Ford is urging Ontario public servants to "come to work" in the office five days a week. Almost [-----] of [-----] bureaucrats have formally requested to continue to work from home at least one day per week. #onpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/you-have-to-come-back-to-work-doug-ford-tells-ontarios-public-servants/article_8f2bf44f-8e89-4ade-a996-4c429a1ba4a4.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/you-have-to-come-back-to-work-doug-ford-tells-ontarios-public-servants/article_8f2bf44f-8e89-4ade-a996-4c429a1ba4a4.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1998519868023574598)  2025-12-09T22:27Z 55.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Great work by our @CdnPressNews colleague @liamdevlincasey on the Ring of Fire. #onpoli https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/inside-the-ring-of-fire-a-tale-of-two-first-nations-and-a-road-that/article_00da056f-d19b-5897-b727-555a94d08f98.html https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/inside-the-ring-of-fire-a-tale-of-two-first-nations-and-a-road-that/article_00da056f-d19b-5897-b727-555a94d08f98.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1999160297047892260)  2025-12-11T16:52Z 55.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Its not even winter yet and MPPs wont be back at Queens Park till spring. #onpoli https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/ford-government-extends-ontario-legislatures-christmas-break-until-late-march/article_3843b461-2353-4a43-8951-60dfcdadc6c4.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/ford-government-extends-ontario-legislatures-christmas-break-until-late-march/article_3843b461-2353-4a43-8951-60dfcdadc6c4.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/robertbenzie/status/1999504020847591789)  2025-12-12T15:38Z 55.8K followers, 11.3K engagements

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