GTA residents split on key issues being tackled by Ford government: poll

GTA residents split on key issues being tackled by Ford government: poll

October 22, 2025 9:45 pm EST.

A new poll conducted on behalf of CityNews is giving us a clearer picture of what GTA residents think of Premier Doug Ford and his policies, and there's one action in particular that isn't sitting well with most people.

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