Ford Calls Carney to Accelerate Ontario Resource Projects, Build Infrastructure

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has congratulated Prime Minister Mark Carney on his federal election victory and urged him to accelerate approvals for resource development projects, especially in the mineral-rich Ring of Fire region. Ford emphasized the need for federal support in building critical infrastructure such as pipelines, highways, railways, and airports, as well as advancing nuclear energy initiatives like small modular reactors. He called for collaboration to eliminate internal trade barriers and promote economic integration across Canada, aiming to make the economy more competitive and resilient amid challenges such as U.S. tariffs. Ford also repeated his longstanding call for federal bail reform to address violent, repeat offenders. These priorities reflect Ontario's readiness to work with the new federal government to support major projects and enhance national economic self-reliance.