Ford Defends Tuition Hikes and Suggests People Work on Family Day

*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:b7ef0cd0-0874-4133-95ea-9623c586f76a-0" data-testid= "conversation-turn-2" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> Today on Scott Fox After 9, the focus is on Ontario Premier Doug Ford and a news conference that raised eyebrows across the province. Ford attempts to justify massive cost increases tied to post-secondary education, offering explanations that many students and families will find hard to swallow. He also floats the idea of having retail workers report to work on Family Day, a move that sparks serious questions about affordability, workers' rights, and whether everyday Ontarians are being pushed too far. Also on the podcast, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre claims Canada is facing a food crisis, pointing to rising grocery prices and affordability concerns. Meanwhile, Mark Carney announces a new initiative that would see epic amounts of money spent on national defence. Three major stories, one episode, and a lot to unpack.