Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservative Party has stirred controversy by excluding media from its upcoming convention, marking the first time such a decision has been made since Ford assumed office in 2018. While Ford reassures the public of his continued accessibility to journalists, the convention itself will be off-limits to media coverage.
Scheduled to unfold this weekend at the Toronto Congress Centre in Etobicoke, just a stone’s throw away from Ford’s residence, the convention promises engaging discussions and camaraderie among party members. One of the highlights includes a fireside chat with Ford and fellow conservatives on Saturday, followed by a convivial dinner gathering.
Anticipation also surrounds the announcement of a new executive within the party on Sunday, signifying potential strategic shifts in leadership and direction. Despite these internal developments, Ford opted to remain mum on the ongoing Conservative Party of Canada convention concurrently held in Calgary, where Leader Pierre Poilievre braces for a pivotal leadership review.