Ford's Jet Sale: Public Pressure Wins

0:00Ontario Premier Doug Ford planned to buy a used Bombardier Challenger 650 jet for nearly $29 million to handle secure government. Travel across Ontario, Canada and the US. The idea was pitched as flexible and confidential, but it hit major backlash right away. Just two days later, on Sunday, Ford's office flipped the script. They announced the plane would be sold off as fast as possible through Bombardier and partners. Ford admitted the timing was wrong, amid high costs for everyday folks, critics piled on hard. Interim liberal leader John Fraser called it tone deaf, saying families can't afford groceries or gas while Ford is a gravy plane. The NDP demanded answers on why taxpayer cash funds luxury travel instead of economy seats like everyone else. This marks a quick U-turn for Ford, who in 2019 scrapped the custom police van plan and bragged about being the only premier ditching the official government aircraft.

1:00Now, with the sale underway, Ford vows to keep forging ties with leaders to battle tariffs and boost jobs, proving public pressure can ground even the fanciest flights. That wraps Canada news today. Brought to you with AI.