Ford’s Private Jets Cost Taxpayers

Premier Doug Ford’s travel habits have sparked controversy after records revealed he spent over $143,000 on private plane charters in the past year—far from his past frugal image. These luxury trips, funded by taxpayers, took him across Canada and the U.S. for official business, with costs ranging from $1,800 to nearly $9,000 per person. Critics, including NDP Leader Marit Stiles, slammed the expense as out of touch, especially as Ontarians grapple with soaring rent and food costs. The trend accelerated after the 2025 election, with trips like a $53,000 Calgary jaunt and a $41,000 Saskatoon First Ministers’ Meeting highlighting the shift. Before the election, Ford routinely flew commercial for under $1,000 per trip, making the recent pivot to private jets—and even a $28.9 million government jet purchase—particularly jarring. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1951c6ebecea4445