Category: Ontario premier Doug Ford

Premier Ford Pledges Paid Sick Leave Program for Workers, Apologizes

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


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

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