On the record · Updated October 1, 2026

Doug Ford quotes

Premier of Ontario

4 things Doug Ford said, verbatim, from August 24, 2026 to August 28, 2026, each linked to where it ran. Grouped by the questions at issue, with who supported, disputed, or qualified each one.

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The U.S. government should officially rename Lake Ontario to Lake America.

Disputes Aug 28

“It's Lake Ontario to Canadians and the rest of the world. Now and forever.”

BBC News Trump signs an order renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America, and Canada answers that the Wendat name is older than either country ›

Others on this question

Phil Scott Governor of Vermont (R) Disputes

“petty and disappointing”

Donald Trump President of the United States Supports

“We’re going to be changing the name of Lake Ontario, effective immediately, to Lake America”

Doug Burgum U.S. Interior Secretary Supports

“The places and waters that border our nation and support our economy should reflect the greatness of the United States”

Ontario should threaten to cut off electricity exports to the U.S. as leverage in the trade war.

Supports Aug 27

“everything is on the table”

Associated Press Canada answers with dollar-for-dollar tariffs taking effect Sept. 8, and Trump says Ontario may force him to rename Lake Ontario ›

Others on this question

Barbara Kates-Garnick professor of practice in energy policy, Tufts University Fletcher School Qualifies

“We would see it in the market, we would see it in the prices, but we would not be bereft of electricity,”

Ontario should cut off critical mineral and electricity exports to the United States if the trade war worsens.

Supports Aug 25

“You won't get a grain of sand out of Ontario.”

PBS NewsHour Trump sets a 50% tariff on Canadian cars and steel for January, and Ontario's premier says the United States will not get a grain of sand out of his province ›

Others on this question

Donald Trump President of the United States Disputes

“Someone should get these clowns to 'fall in line' or, the consequences for Canada will be far WORSE!”

Canada was right to suspend trade talks rather than accept Washington's final demands.

Supports Aug 24

“As we fight to protect Canadian sovereignty and economic security, everything needs to be on the table. Ontario is ready to do its part,”

World Socialist Web Site Trump's 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods take effect, and Carney sets Sept. 8 for dollar-for-dollar retaliation ›

Others on this question

Jamieson Greer U.S. Trade Representative Disputes

“offering significant tariff reductions on steel, aluminum, autos, and lumber.”

Mark Carney Prime Minister of Canada Supports

“We cannot accept what they offered and we will not give what they asked. We were not prepared to compromise Canada’s sovereignty or undermine our key industries.”

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