“People across Ontario are suffocating under the weight of high taxes and big government,” said Ford at the high-energy rally with over 1,500 in attendance.
At a huge rally, Ontario PC Leadership candidate Doug Ford pledged to oppose the carbon tax, fix outrageously high energy costs, and return power to the people of Ontario.
Ford’s rally for Ontario showcased his focus on the key issues facing the province, and his alignment with what core Conservative voters are demanding – a clear contrast between Kathleen Wynne’s elitist big government policies, and a low tax, small government agenda based on putting money back in the pockets of taxpayers.
In his remarks, Ford directly challenged Justin Trudeau on the carbon tax:
“I will not support policies & taxes that make life more expensive. I am not going to introduce a Carbon Tax and if the Prime Minister tries to make us, well in the words of his father “just watch me.”’
He also ripped the failed Wynne government for being out of touch:
“You shouldn’t have to choose between heating and eating. You shouldn’t have to wait weeks to see a doctor. You shouldn’t have to be away from your family because you’re stuck in traffic. Wynne’s government is out of touch with the real hardships our people face.”
Watch Doug Ford’s full rally for Ontario speech below:
After the rally, Ford retweeted messages of support from Ontarians, and messages from the rally:
What a speech! So proud to support @fordnation for leader of the PC Party. Support Doug and become a PC Member at https://t.co/0v78TJ3sOO #onpoli #pcpo #pcpoldr pic.twitter.com/y6b8ADiYyD
— Chris Cottingham (@chrisc0ttingham) February 4, 2018
Proud to meet @fordnation tonight. Kind, gracious, he took time to meet many supporters. Doug has a great message for Ont. He has my vote! pic.twitter.com/kABUAjAGm6
— Karlene Nation (@karlenenation) February 4, 2018
Here is Doug Ford's vote from the 2014 Toronto mayoral election converted into ridings.
Two ridings with over 60%.
Four ridings with 50%-60%.
Five ridings with 40%-50%.To be eligible to vote for Doug, visit https://t.co/mo05DVORuy and buy a membership! #PCPO #OnPoli #PCPOldr pic.twitter.com/UEa8Pn4J9M
— Ontarians for Doug Ford (@Ontarians4Doug) February 2, 2018
Pretty amazing crowd at Doug Ford rally for a Saturday night. pic.twitter.com/cWJTD208YH
— Sue-Ann Levy (@SueAnnLevy) February 3, 2018
https://twitter.com/shylaura/status/960240554696216577
Thank you to everyone who attended my Rally for a Better Ontario last night. If you haven't signed up to become an Ontario PC member then you won’t be able to vote for me @ the PC leadership race. Become a member now by visiting https://t.co/pVgHXpcX6Y #SuperBowlLII #SuperBowl52
— Doug Ford (@fordnation) February 4, 2018
Together we will unite this party. Together, we will defeat Kathleen Wynne & together we will take back our province! We will usher in a new age of prosperity, one that this province has never seen before. An age of prosperity & growth that will benefit every resident of #Ontario
— Doug Ford (@fordnation) February 4, 2018
I will not support policies & taxes that make life more expensive. I am not going to introduce a Carbon Tax and if the Prime Minister tries to make us, well in the words of his father “just watch me.” #onpoli #pcpo
— Doug Ford (@fordnation) February 4, 2018
You shouldn’t have to choose between heating and eating. You shouldn’t have to wait weeks to see a doctor. You shouldn’t have to be away from your family because you’re stuck in traffic. Wynne’s government is out of touch with the real hardships our people face #onpoli #pcpo
— Doug Ford (@fordnation) February 4, 2018
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