Doug Ford backs off government plane purchase, seeks to sell aircraft

Just days after buying a nearly $30 million private jet, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the province will now move to sell its newly acquired plane, acknowledging concerns about the timing and cost of the purchase.

In a statement to CTV News Sunday morning, Ford said the decision comes after hearing public feedback and reassessing priorities.

“Despite the best of intentions, I have heard and agree that now is not the right time for the expense of a government plane,” he wrote.

“The province is working with Bombardier and other partners to sell the plane as quickly as possible. I will continue the work of building relationships with business and political leaders, both across Canada and in the United States, to fight tariffs, attract investments and create jobs for Ontario workers.” ---More...

Mike Le Couteur on Doug Ford's gravy plane: "It's an old jet, everybody. It's a fixer-upper jet." pic.twitter.com/ER5Cn2bROW

— Scott Robertson (@sarobertsonca)April 17, 2026

Mike Le Couteur on Doug Ford's gravy plane: "It's an old jet, everybody. It's a fixer-upper jet."