Ontario Premier Ford Hopes Carney Gets Majority Government to Ensure Political Certainty

Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at a joint press conference with Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow in Toronto on March 30, 2026. The Canadian Press/Nathan DenetteOntario Premier Doug Ford says the federal Liberals obtaining a majority government will bring stability, days ahead of three byelections that could put the ruling party in the driver’s seat.In comments made to the Toronto Star while on a trade mission in Texas on April 2, Ford said political “certainty” is needed amid trade negotiations with the United States and the upcoming review of the continental free trade deal.