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Ford calls opposition's claim he cut firefighting budget 'despicable'

Premier Doug Ford lashed out at opposition parties who have pointed out in recent days that the Ontario government's firefighting budget for this year is just $150 million, even though last year the province spent $271 …

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Ford calls opposition's claim he cut firefighting budget 'despicable'
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Premier Doug Ford lashed out at opposition parties who have pointed out in recent days that the Ontario government's firefighting budget for this year is just $150 million, even though last year the province spent $271 million. Ford said the government won't spare any expense in battling the fires in northwestern Ontario this summer.

Premier Doug Ford lashed out at opposition parties who have pointed out in recent days that the Ontario government's firefighting budget for this year is just $150 million, even though last year the province spent $271 million. Ford said the government won't spare any expense in battling the fires in northwestern Ontario this summer.

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Jul 17, 2026
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