Ontario's Leader Discusses Multi-Million, Even Billion-Dollar Expenditures, Fails to Mention 'A Place to Grow' Slogan
In a departure from his usual style, Premier Doug Ford delivered a speech at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in Ottawa on August 17, 2025. The speech, however, did not address the current state of Ontario's economy, the unemployment situation, or the trend of people leaving the province for Alberta and British Columbia.
The focus of the speech was on the need for Canada to stand firm against the Americans, with implications that the current situation will not be resolved soon. The Canadian automotive industry, along with Ontario, is expected to undergo significant changes in the near future, but no specific details were provided.
The speaker, Premier Ford, suggested that these changes will take significant time and preparation. The speech also involved discussions about large sums of money being distributed, although no specifics were given.
Marianne Mead Ward, the chair of Ontario's Big City Mayors, expressed concern about the incivility and harassment facing municipal politicians during the conference. This was one of the few mentions of issues affecting Ontario during the speech.
Notably, Premier Ford did not promote Ontario as a place to grow, nor did he address the failure of most municipalities to reach their housing start targets. The trading relationship between Canada and the United States, which has been strained by US tariffs and Canada's retaliatory trade measures, was not mentioned as having ended.
The AMO conference, which began on Sunday in Ottawa, is an annual event that brings together mayors and other municipal leaders from across Ontario to discuss issues affecting their communities. Despite the lack of details about Ontario's economic future, the conference provided an opportunity for municipal leaders to address their concerns and work towards solutions.
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