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Ontario PC leader Doug Ford launched his re-election campaign in Windsor on Wednesday. He says he needs a strong mandate to respond to threats of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump. But protesters outside Ford's campaign launch reminded him of other pressing issues: education and health care.

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford officially set a provincial election in motion Tuesday for Feb. 27, more than a year before the next fixed election date. The election had been set for June 2026, but Ford said he needs a new mandate to deal with four years of a Donald Trump presidency in the United States.

The Progressive Conservative leader said Ontario would maintain its share of funding for EV battery production subsidies even if U.S. President Donald Trump tears up the Inflation Reduction Act.

“We’re going to spend $1 billion on building a brand new police college,” Fold told the hundreds of officers and other guests at the sold-out event that showcased the city’s police force and raised funds for Youth Opportunities Unlimited and the Canadian Mental Health Association.

Premier Doug Ford’s early reelection campaign launched Wednesday below the Ambassador Bridge, highlighting a central theme of his strategy to win votes and paint himself as Canada’s defender against U.S. tariffs.

Krista Ford Haynes has launched an online fundraiser to finance legal support for her husband’s disciplinary battle with the Toronto police.

Ford announced on Thursday to commit an additional $1 billion to the Skills Development Fund, on top of the existing $1.5-billion investment, to expand existing training and employment programs and help workers’ skills training. He also announced $100 million for the Better Jobs Ontario program to help workers access skills training.

Ontario’s political leaders were out for the second day of campaigning. Ontario PC leader Doug Ford said he would honour Ontario’s commitment to the growing electric vehicle sector if re-elected.