Dan MacLean

15 months ago, @fordnation called an election 17 months early. He needed a mandate to deal with Trump! How’s that going?

Without the early call, Ontario would be headed to the polls in 6 weeks and none of his secret agenda would in play.

No Bill 33

No retroactive FOI changes

No Bill 101

No Billy Bishop Airport appropriation

No jet purchases

No new plans to fill in part of the Toronto waterfront to build a new convention centre

No ‘Protect Ontario’ ads that the Auditor General determines are partisan in nature and not public service announcements

These are major developments in which the Ontario electorate was not consulted. The Premier acts unilaterally and expects a parade. Premier Ford had an election campaign to share his plans, debate the pros/cons and give voters an opportunity to decide.

#onpoli #onted

From June/2025, @PaulCalandra has created a crisis through misinformation and underfunding.

His attacked on education led to Bills 33 and 101. Changes include moving budget responsibilities from elected trustees to Board CEOs.

Ontario just held municipal elections, including for school board trustees. Eight school boards remain under provincial government supervision with newly elected trustees unable to preform their responsibilities.

Last week, @PaulCalandra and @fordnation doubled down, publicly stating that supervision will continue until the 8 school boards are removed from deficit positions and returned to long term financial viability.

For 16 months, @fordnation and his patronage appointed supervisors have had total control of all financial responsibilities in supervised boards, and deficits persist.

Finally the media is starting to report on the absurdity and ridiculousness of the government’s position. Bill 101 removed trustees from any meaningful financial matter. There is absolutely zero connection between returning elected trustees and any school board’s financial viability.

Elected trustees can still make a constructive contribution to enhancing student achievement and improved educational experiences.

A return to greater accountability and transparency for these publicly funded school boards is long overdue! End supervision now and let the newly elected trustees serve/support these communities!

#onpoli #onted

Great to support Liberal candidate @JamesLi_SN as he launched his campaign to serve Scarborough North. A great crowd gathered to back James in his bid to become a MP and join Prime Minister Carney’s team to make Canada Strong!

“The cheese has slipped off the cracker”, does @fordnation own a mirror?

President Trump & Premier Ford operate from the same playbook with total disregard for their democracies. American voters indicated (AP and BBC) the second most important issue was “the state of democracy”.

AP and the BBC are reporting that the second most important issue for Americans, at 32%, is “the state of democracy”.

I hope Ontario voters begin sharing this perspective. @fordnation called an early election (16 months) but didn’t share his secret agenda that repeatedly attacks Ontario’s democracy!

Dramatic restrictions to Freedom of Information laws, including retroactive changes to avoid Ontario court rulings.

Changing the municipal regional chair roles in 8 Ontario jurisdictions, from elected chairs to @fordnation appointees.

Unprecedented attacks on elected trustees with Bill 101. Placing 8 school boards under provincial supervision. Denying the newly elected trustees in these jurisdictions the ability to assume their roles and perform their responsibilities.

Over ruling the laws enacted by municipal governments, issues like bike lanes and radar speed enforcement.

Fast tracking multiple Bills while limiting debate. Having the Ontario Legislature sit for a near record low number of days of 53 days in 2026. This includes a 21 week break from June - October.

Repeating using taxpayer money to pay for ‘Protect Ontario’ ads promoting the government. Ads the Ontario Auditor General considers partisan.

It’s encouraging to watch Americans to repudiate Trump’s governing philosophy. Elected officials governing like tyrants should pay strict attention.

#onpoli