Joshua Freeman

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Web Journalist at CP24

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Canada election: Canadians favour energy tariffs in trade war, survey finds

2 months ago | ctvnews.ca | Joshua Freeman

When it comes to combatting threats to Canada’s economy, a majority of Canadians think energy and critical minerals should be part of Canada’s arsenal, a new Nanos Research survey suggests.
Carney, Trump speak of ‘very’ constructive talks, but April 2 tariffs still expected

2 months ago | bnnbloomberg.ca | Joshua Freeman |Phil Hahn

Both Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke of “very” constructive talks on Friday, even though planned U.S. tariffs on Canadian vehicles are still expected to go ahead on April 2, after which Canada is expected to retaliate with counter-tariffs.
‘Best meeting I’ve ever had,’ Ford says after lengthy talk with U.S. commerce secretary, trade officials

Mar 14, 2025 | bnnbloomberg.ca | Bryann Paul Aguilar |Joshua Freeman

A high-stakes meeting between Canadian and U.S. officials on Thursday ended without any agreement on removing tariffs, but Ontario Premier Doug Ford said it was “productive,” and another talk is set to take place next week.
Ontario pausing retaliatory measures after tariffs postponed, Doug Ford says

Feb 3, 2025 | ctvnews.ca | Phil Tsekouras |Joshua Freeman

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the province is pausing a suite of retaliatory measures that it was set to begin implementing following an 11th hour postponement of U.S. tariffs. “We have some good news today. We have temporarily averted tariffs that would have severely damaged our economy, giving time for more negotiation and time for cooler heads to prevail.
Crombie promises to install platform edge doors in Toronto subway stations if elected

Jan 31, 2025 | cp24.com | Joshua Freeman

Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie is promising to install barriers on all TTC subway platforms in Toronto if she becomes premier, an idea that has long been studied by TTC staff but could potentially cost billions if implemented across the network. “We know that over a million people ride the TTC each and every day, and for myself and for others, there’s situations where you just don’t feel safe,” Crombie said, standing outside Line 2’s Kennedy Station Friday.
Family doctors, tariffs and Doug Ford’s early election call dominate first day of campaign

Jan 29, 2025 | cp24.com | Joshua Freeman

Ontario has officially entered its 44th election cycle. Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles, Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford, Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner and Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie are all hitting the campaign trail Wednesday. Ford triggered the early election, more than a year ahead of schedule, on Tuesday after weeks of saying he needs a new mandate to navigate U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term.
Why Doug Ford called an early Ontario election and everything else you need to know as the campaign begins

Jan 29, 2025 | cp24.com | Joshua Freeman

A snap election officially kicks off in Ontario today. Although voters in the province were not scheduled to pick a new provincial government until June 2026, they will now be heading to the polls roughly a year and half early on Feb. 27. If you’re wondering why Ontario is suddenly launching into an election, here’s what you need to know. Polls The news of a snap election might be catching some people by surprise, but it comes as no shock to many who have been watching provincial politics closely.
Nearly $1 billion in new funding to speed up waterfront development, including plan for 14K new homes

Jan 28, 2025 | cp24.com | Joshua Freeman

Toronto’s waterfront revitalization plan is getting a big boost to speed up development, with a $975 million investment from all three levels of government. Mayor Olivia Chow says the agreement will mean 14,000 new homes for 25,000 people, with construction starting in 2026. “This tripartite agreement means we’re building a city within a city,” Mayor Olivia Chow told reporters at an announcement at the waterfront.
Toronto waterfront revitalization getting $975M boost

Jan 28, 2025 | cp24.com | Joshua Freeman

Toronto’s waterfront revitalization plan is getting a big boost to speed up development, with a $975 million investment from all three levels of government. Mayor Olivia Chow says the agreement will mean 14,000 new homes for 25,000 people, with construction starting in 2026. The federal, provincial and municipal governments are each kicking in $325 million to speed up development. This is a breaking news story. More details to come.
Stiles promises she’d axe Hwy. 407 tolls if elected

Jan 27, 2025 | cp24.com | Joshua Freeman

Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles is promising to open negotiations with the owners of Hwy. 407 to try remove all tolls for drivers if her party is elected in the upcoming provincial election. “Doug Ford has sat on his hands as tolls on the 407 have gone up, afraid to take on the private corporation that makes millions from people just trying to get to work. I will negotiate on the side of the people, get us out of this bad deal, and make the 407 toll-free,” Stiles said in a statement Monday.

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Articles

Canada election: Canadians favour energy tariffs in trade war, survey finds

Carney, Trump speak of ‘very’ constructive talks, but April 2 tariffs still expected

‘Best meeting I’ve ever had,’ Ford says after lengthy talk with U.S. commerce secretary, trade officials

Ontario pausing retaliatory measures after tariffs postponed, Doug Ford says

Crombie promises to install platform edge doors in Toronto subway stations if elected

Family doctors, tariffs and Doug Ford’s early election call dominate first day of campaign

Why Doug Ford called an early Ontario election and everything else you need to know as the campaign begins

Nearly $1 billion in new funding to speed up waterfront development, including plan for 14K new homes

Toronto waterfront revitalization getting $975M boost

Stiles promises she’d axe Hwy. 407 tolls if elected

Journalists covering the same region

Mike Bax

Nairah Ahmed

Steve Cornwell

Declan Finucane

Kate Allen

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