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Doug Ford, the defiant Canadian politician taking on Trump

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Doug Ford has become the face of Canada ’s newfound patriotism and a conduit for popular anger at U.S. President Donald Trump .

“I want to be the enforcer for the people of Canada .” Ford says what really keeps him awake at night are text messages from members of the public.

Ontario 's health system and schools are in crisis, while the provincial government’s deficit is forecast to triple from $3 billion in 2023 to $9.8 billion in 2024-2025 .

Ford says he wants the tariff crisis to pass so he can get back to the everyday business of running Ontario .

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