April 26, 2026
Going Off The Rails With A Gravy Plane!
Crazy, but that's how it goes.
TL;DR
- Protests occurred across Ontario over Premier Doug Ford's government and the recent purchase of a $30 million private jet.
- The purchase was criticized due to government actions like cutting student aid and a real estate scandal, and the timing of the jet announcement.
- Ford's office claimed the jet was needed for flexible, secure, and confidential travel within Ontario and for trips to the US.
- Critics questioned the necessity of a provincial jet, the cost, and the lack of transparent consultation, noting other premiers use commercial flights.
- The plane's limited landing capabilities at Ontario airports further undermined the justification for its purchase.
- Ford defended the purchase by claiming a media "double standard" and comparing it to spending by other provinces, though the article disputes this.
- The province is now attempting to resell the jet quickly, facing challenges due to its politically radioactive nature.
- Similar controversies involving private planes and politicians in other regions are mentioned.