Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his government believes U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s tariffs could cost his province as many as 500,000 jobs – and that he and his fellow premiers expect Ottawa to come up with financial support for affected workers and businesses.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he may have to “let the people decide” if his government should spend billions to offset the impact of potential incoming American tariffs. The comments mark the premier’s strongest indication yet that he may be planning to call an election before the fixed date in 2026.