Ontario's Premier Doug Ford plans to call an early election on Jan. 29, aiming for a strong mandate to counter U.S. President Trump's threatened 25% tariffs on Canadian imports. With potential job losses exceeding 500,000, Ford stated that a larger mandate is necessary for effective representation in the event of a tariff war. Opposition parties criticize the timing of the election, suggesting it may serve to avoid scrutiny over ongoing investigations regarding Ford's past environmental policies. The election is slated for Feb. 27, more than a year ahead of the scheduled June 2026 date.