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Ford Faces Backlash Over Unemployment and Skills Fund

10/18/2025

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford faces scrutiny as the legislature reconvenes, with opposition targeting unemployment rates and conflict-of-interest allegations.
Liberal and NDP struggles create an opportunity to challenge Ford's government.
Critics say Ford's public stunts ignore health and education issues.
The Auditor-General reports the $1.3 billion skills fund lacks fairness, while Ford defends it as a key investment.

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Story summary

Ontario Premier Doug Ford faces scrutiny as the legislature reconvenes, with opposition targeting unemployment rates and conflict-of-interest allegations.
Liberal and NDP struggles create an opportunity to challenge Ford's government.
Critics say Ford's public stunts ignore health and education issues.
The Auditor-General reports the $1.3 billion skills fund lacks fairness, while Ford defends it as a key investment.