Ford says he heard ‘loud and clear’ from public on jet purchase, but decries ‘double standard’

‘A double standard’: Ford defends plane purchase following criticism

The premier insisted that the jet his government purchased was meant to be used by multiple ministries and wasn’t ‘Doug Ford’s plane.’

Doug Ford says he reversed course on private jet purchase after hearing public’s concerns

Ontario Premier says he receives more scrutiny than other politicians

LILLEY: Doug Ford defends buying and selling private jet

In the same breath, Doug Ford said he was wrong to buy the plane, that he was listening to the public, but still defended the initial decision.

'I heard loud and clear': Ford explains decision to purchase, then reverse course, on private jet

Ford maintained the plane would've paid dividends by helping unlock the potential of the north, and in the ongoing tariff fight with Trump.

Doug Ford says he should have ‘made the case’ before buying controversial jet

A defensive Premier Doug Ford complained of a "double standard" in the press that forced him to scrap his purchase of a $28.9-million Challenger jet when some other Canadian politicians

Doug Ford says he’s being treated with ‘double standard’ on jet purchase, but says he’s heard ‘loud and clear’ from public

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Monday he heard “loud and clear” from the public when it comes to the purchase of a nearly $30 million private jet that sparked an outcry.