Will a trade war over Trump’s tariffs threat help vault Ontario premier Doug Ford and the progressive conservatives to an even larger majority?

That’s the question on the minds of many in Ontario politics as Ford is expected to call a snap election, more than a year ahead of schedule.

Toronto Sun politics reporter Bryan Passifiume joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss why Ford is calling an election now, how he hopes it plays into his response to the tariffs threat, and how opposition parties responded to the election call.

Background reading: Premier Doug Ford confirms he’s calling snap Ontario election

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