Progressive Conservatives worry Ford’s private jet blunder is ‘the start of his undoing’

Premier Doug Ford’s decision to buy a pricey taxpayer-funded jet in the middle of an affordability challenge is a “toxic combination” that could erode the public’s confidence in his government, one provincial pollster says.

Ford said the purchase of the $28.9 million Challenger 650, which he planned to use for government-related travel across the country and into the United States, was a “mistake” — one that he recognized came at the wrong time.

“I understand their concerns,” Ford said of the residents who messaged him over the weekend. “I understand the cost of fuel is going up. I understand groceries are going up. I understand everything is going up and it’s costly.

“I do appreciate the calls that I received, saying this is not the time right now. I also appreciate the calls that said, yes, this is justified.” ---More...

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