By Pepper Parr
May 1st, 2026
BURLINGTON, ON
An Abacus poll found Ford’s Progressive Conservatives at 37 per cent with the leaderless Liberals, who elect a new chief Nov. 21, at 36 per cent, a statistical tie. Marit Stiles’ New Democrats remain in third place with 17 per cent while Mike Schreiner’s Greens were at five per cent.
Say that again: A political party with no leader is a point behind the Premier of the province
Doug Ford: Time to say as little as possible and hope the public concerns blow over.
The poll found Ford’s Progressive Conservatives at 37 per cent with the leaderless Liberals, who elect a new chief Nov. 21, at 36 per cent, a statistical tie. Marit Stiles’ New Democrats remain in third place with 17 per cent while Mike Schreiner’s Greens were at five per cent.
Abacus president David Coletto said two recent contentious moves by the premier appear to have hurt the Tories.
First, Ford’s decision to amend the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act to retroactively exclude the release of his records and those of ministers, parliamentary assistants and aides.
Second, his $28.9 million purchase of a 2016 Bombardier Challenger 650 executive jet to be used for official travels.
The public will begin to focus on the municipal election, which take place on October 26TH – nominations opened today.
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