Doug Ford Not Endorsing Olivia Chow

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1. 18 Sep

   Scott Stinson: Doug Ford says he’s not endorsing Olivia Chow for mayor, and if it sounds like he did, he’s taking it back

   4 outlets · National Post

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• 24 Sep Here's why Doug Ford's political rivals keep becoming his alliesDoug Ford, Ontario’s premier, recently appeared to endorse Olivia Chow for mayor of Toronto, praising her as someone doing an "incredible job." However, when this caused a stir among political partisans, his office backtracked, claiming no endorsement was intended. The article explores why Ford is willing to ally with political rivals like Chow despite strong partisan divides, suggesting that many voters appreciate…Toronto Star
• 22 Sep Doug Ford can keep his endorsement. Toronto’s mayoral hopefuls really only need one thing from himDoug Ford's endorsement of Olivia Chow for the Toronto mayorship has caused confusion, with his office initially suggesting support but then clarifying there was no official endorsement. The article argues that what candidates truly need is not Ford’s political backing—given his low approval ratings in Toronto—but rather financial support from the provincial government to address the city’s fiscal challenges. With…Toronto Star
• 19 Sep RCMP made internal inquiries over possible FBI intelligence sharing halt after Patel’s CBC criticism, sources sayThe RCMP initiated internal inquiries after Kash Patel, director of the FBI, criticized a CBC/Radio-Canada guideline regarding the use of the word "terrorism." Sources indicate that these inquiries were to assess whether the FBI had halted intelligence sharing with the RCMP as a result of Mr. Patel’s criticism and subsequent threats on X (formerly Twitter). However, according to three national-security sources, no…The Globe and Mail
• 18 Sep RCMP says relationships with allies 'strong' after report FBI stopped co-operation following CBC 9/11 memoRCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme responded to reports from the New York Times about FBI Director Kash Patel temporarily halting cooperation with Canadian law enforcement after a CBC memo instructed reporters not to refer to the 9/11 attacks as terrorist attacks without attribution. Duheme emphasized that despite these reports, the RCMP maintains strong relationships with its international partners and continues to work…CBC
• 18 Sep FBI stopped working with RCMP after CBC 9/11 memo, report says; Doug Ford takes back ‘endorsement’ of Toronto mayor; and moreThe FBI stopped working with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) after CBC circulated a memo ahead of the 9/11 anniversary instructing reporters not to refer to the attacks as "terrorist attacks." Ontario Premier Doug Ford backtracked on his earlier statement supporting Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, clarifying that media misinterpretation caused confusion about his endorsement.National Post
• 18 Sep FBI halted cooperation with RCMP after CBC 9/11 terrorism memo, N.Y. Times reportsThe New York Times reports that Kash Patel temporarily halted some FBI cooperation with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) after the CBC reminded its journalists not to refer to the September 11 attacks as “terrorism” without expert attribution. This decision was seen as an "extraordinary move" by Patel, who criticized the CBC's language policy and warned that any agency supporting this stance would face…National Post
• 18 Sep Doug Ford says praise for Olivia Chow wasn't an endorsement in Toronto's mayoral raceDoug Ford appeared on Newstalk 1010 Friday to clarify his comments from a Wednesday press conference where he praised Mayor Olivia Chow and suggested people "read between the lines." Ford now claims those remarks did not constitute an endorsement of Chow in the upcoming October mayoral election. He criticized media for misinterpreting his earlier statement, saying it was meant to indicate ongoing cooperation rather…Toronto Star
• 18 Sep In polarized times, Ford and Chow have an unusual partnershipOntario Premier Doug Ford and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, despite their stark political differences, have developed an unusual partnership characterized by mutual support and cooperation. During a recent news conference, Ford praised his relationship with Chow as "phenomenal," though he stopped short of officially endorsing her re-election bid for October 26th against two main competitors: Brad Bradford and Chris…The Globe and Mail
• 18 Sep Scott Stinson: Doug Ford says he’s not endorsing Olivia Chow for mayor, and if it sounds like he did, he’s taking it backOntario Premier Doug Ford appeared to endorse Mayor Olivia Chow for re-election during a press event on Wednesday, saying he had "a phenomenal relationship" with her and that they would continue supporting each other. However, the Premier's Office issued a clarification late Thursday stating Ford did not intend to endorse any candidate in the Toronto mayoral race. The article explores the confusion surrounding…National Post
• 18 Sep Ford says glowing comments about Chow were not an endorsementOntario Premier Doug Ford clarified that his positive comments about Olivia Chow were not an endorsement in Toronto’s mayoral race, after her closest rival interpreted them as such. When asked about a funding deal for Toronto, Ford praised Chow and the mayor's relationship with the provincial government. Brad Bradford, Chow’s main competitor, quickly accused Ford of endorsing Chow based on these remarks. More than…Global News

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