Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford says he will spend $22 billion to build infrastructure as part of a stimulus package in the face of a possible trade war with the United States.

The package will go forward regardless of U.S. President Donald Trump imposing 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods.

Ford says the package contains $15 billion for capital projects, including a widening of the Queen Elizabeth Way in southwestern Ontario, and $5 billion for the province’s infrastructure bank to invest in housing and other projects.

Ontario premier Doug Ford has promised a $22 billion stimulus package if he and his government is returned to Queen's Park{ai:summary}Ontario's Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford plans to invest $22 billion in infrastructure as a stimulus package amid potential U.S. trade tensions. The initiative includes $15 billion for capital projects, like widening the Queen Elizabeth Way, and $5 billion for the province's infrastructure bank.This investment aims to bolster Ontario's economy regardless of any tariffs imposed by the U.S. on Canadian goods. #economy

Doug Ford promises $22 billion stimulus package if he is re-elected as Ontario premier

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