70 per cent of Ontarians believe it is time for a different government

By Pepper Parr

June 7th, 2026

BURLINGTON, ON

Doug Ford Premier of Obtario

70% of Ontarians say it’s time for a change in government at Queen’s Park.

How does a Premier handle data like that?

Premier Doug Ford called a five-month timeout.

The extended legislative recess until late October comes as Ford marks eight years in office.

A recent Abacus Data poll found 70 per cent of Ontarians believe it is time for a change in government from the Ford Progressive Conservatives.