Ford May Call Ontario Election as Soon as Next Week According to Sources

Toronto: So, it looks like Doug Ford might be gearing up to call an Ontario election pretty soon. Two sources have hinted that it could happen as early as next week. They think the announcement might come in the first week of February, but it could be even sooner.

Ford’s been saying he wants a fresh mandate from the people of Ontario. He’s worried about the potential economic fallout from U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, even though his party has a solid majority right now.

On Monday night, his chief of staff sent out an email stressing the need for a strong mandate to support Ontario. It seems like they really want to make sure they have the backing of the people.

Originally, the next election was set for 2026, but chatter about an early vote has been buzzing since last spring. Meanwhile, Ontarians are about to receive $200 rebate checks, which some are calling a “pre-election bribe.”

Ford isn’t scheduled to talk to reporters on Wednesday, but it’s clear that he’s considering his options. Ontario’s election laws do allow him to call for an election anytime before the four-year term is up, and the official election period kicks off with a writ dated on a Wednesday.