Ontario Premier Doug Ford criticised for $21m private jet purchase
The premier's office said the jet will support Ford's "extensive travel" including to the US to fight Donald Trump's tariffs.
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"He should be flying economy like the rest of us."
— Marit Stiles , Politician
"Ontarians are struggling to make rent, to pay for groceries, just to get by, and the premier of this province thinks now is a great time to buy a private jet? I think it's terrible timing."
— Marit Stiles , Politician
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Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Doug Ford is the Premier of Ontario.
Gregg Abbott is the Governor of Texas.
Marit Stiles is the leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party.
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The premier's office said the jet will support Ford's "extensive travel" including to the US to fight Donald Trump's tariffs.
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