Ford's Jet Saga: Millions Spent, Resold?

0:00Ontario premier Doug Ford stirred up major drama by snapping up a second-hand bombardier challenger, 650 jet, for 28.9 million dollars. The government quietly took possession last week to shuttle him around Canada and the U.S. But backlash hit hard, so they announced plans to sell it just two days later. Ford now says buying it wasn't a mistake at all, just poor communication on his part. He regrets not explaining sooner, why the province needs reliable air travel, especially for ministers and agencies heading up north, or small prop. Plains bounce like crazy in storms, lack bathrooms, and feel downright terrifying. Plenty of folks have flooded his office with calls urging him to keep the plane, but critics aren't buying in. Opposition leaders like Indie P's merit styles call it a pity party, telling him to toughen up, drive if he hates flying, and not blow taxpayer cash on. Ludgery, the purchase got full cabinet approval with no objections, and the jets unchanged since arrival, ready to fly.

1:03Ford's confident they'll recoup every penny on resale, though he skipped details on any potential loss. Meanwhile, voices like the Green Party leader push for Ford to cover the gap personally if it sells short, given how eager they seem to unload it. This jet saga shows no signs of quieting down anytime soon. That's the story for today. Canada News Today, driven by AI.