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Ontario's Energy Deal Undermines Ford's Stance
Ontario's new U.S. electricity deal weakens Doug Ford's trade promises.
In brief
Ontario's new U.S. electricity deal weakens Doug Ford's trade promises. Ontario's plan to import 600 megawatts of U.S. electricity contradicts Premier Doug Ford's claims about protecting Ontario from Trump-era trade chaos. Originally reported by Nationalpost.
Premier Ford's Crisis Speech
Ontario Premier Doug Ford spoke at Toronto's Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Oct. 14, 2026, lamenting two years of crisis from the White House.
Ford's New Reality Assessment
Ford stated Canada’s relationship with the United States has permanently changed, with tariffs likely to stay and the economic partnership over.
Electricity Import Deal Announced
Ontario’s electricity operator signed a deal to import 600 megawatts of electricity from a U.S.-based company for winter supply.
Ford's Energy Export Strategy
Ford previously applied a surcharge on U.S. energy exports in spring 2025 but removed it after raising Trump’s ire.
Ford's Current Stance on Retaliation
Ford said everything should be on the table for retaliatory actions against the U.S. after trade talks ended without a deal.
The short version
Ontario's plan to import 600 megawatts of U.S. electricity contradicts Premier Doug Ford's claims about protecting Ontario from Trump-era trade chaos.
