Officials across the country were watching to see if Trump imposed tariffs on Canada in his first day on the job.

Donald Trump, who took oath as the 47th US President on January 20, has repeatedly referred to Canada as the “51st State”. He once said he will use “economic force” and not “military force” to acquire Canada.

The leader of Ontario said Jan. 24 he will be calling an election next week because he needs a mandate to fight U.S. President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs.

The premiers’ Council of the Federation, of which Ford is currently the rotating chair, will sit down with Justin Trudeau to hash out what the country will do to counter Trump’s tariff vow

Premier Doug Ford says Ontario residents will be heading to the polls next month. Speaking in Brampton today (Jan. 24), the premier confirmed the rumours saying that Feb. 27 will be the date of the election.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford will call a provincial election on Wednesday, with Ontarians heading to the polls on February 27.

The leader of Canada’s most populous province of Ontario said Friday he will be calling an election next week because he needs a mandate to fight U.S. President Donald

The Ontario premier’s dire prediction comes as he and other provincial and territorial leaders meet Wednesday in Ottawa with Justin Trudeau.