Ford Flips on Jet: Public Pressure Wins

0:00Ontario premier Doug Ford just flipped the script on that pricey private jet by. The province snapped up a 2016 Bombardier Challenger 650 for $28.9 million, but now they've sold it right. Back to Bombardier for the exact same amount. Earlier this week on April 17th, Ford laid out the plan, used the jet to shuttle him and officials across Ontario, down to the states or even, and emergencies to move folks fast. He pitched it as a smart long-term investment, way cheaper than chartering flights or dealing with commercial routes every time. But the backlash hit hard and fast from opposition parties and everyday people calling it a tone-deaf expense during tough economic times. Folks weren't buying the investment line when budgets were squeezed everywhere else. Ford heard the noise loud and clear, killing the deal just days later. In his statement, he owned it, saying despite good intentions, now's not the time for a government plane like that. This quick reversal shows how public pushback can steer policy on the fly, keeping taxpayer

1:05dollars in check amid the uproar. From your city, powered by AI, this is Canada News Today.