Doug Ford

2024 - 9 - 24

Doug Ford's Job Advice for the Homeless: Unemployment or Just Uninformed?

Doug Ford - Economic Development - Highway 401 Tunnel Proposal - Homelessness - Manufacturing Investment - Ontario Politics - Public Reaction - Social Responsibility

Doug Ford sparks debate with his comments suggesting the homeless just need jobs, while Ontario celebrates a $200M manufacturing investment!

Recently, Premier Doug Ford made headlines not just for his promotion of Ontario's burgeoning manufacturing sector, which just received a significant $200 million investment in Port Colborne, but also for some controversial remarks regarding homelessness. While he was acknowledging the support from Jungbunzlauer for their ongoing development in the region, Ford suddenly shifted gears with his views on the homeless, asserting that they simply need to find jobs to lift themselves out of poverty.

This comment sent shockwaves through various social circles, sparking outrage from social advocates and citizens alike. Critics were quick to respond, arguing that the Premier’s blunt assessment fails to address the complex realities faced by many living in encampments. With the economy reopening and jobs becoming available, experts noted that it's not just as simple as telling someone to "Get off your A-S-S" and start working; factors like mental health and access to services must be seriously considered.

Ford's comments drew even further criticism as advocates reminded him that his rhetoric could marginalize those who are most vulnerable. Many pointed out that it’s irresponsible to suggest people living in tents in parks merely lack the motivation to work—it’s a multifaceted issue that requires a more nuanced approach. Ontario Greens Leader Mike Schreiner remarked that this represents yet another instance of the Premier shifting blame onto individuals instead of taking accountability for systemic issues that contribute to homelessness.

In a twist, just as the Premier was hitting hard on the homeless, the exciting new investment in Port Colborne shines a light on the potential for job creation. This $200 million commitment underscores Ontario's efforts to grow its manufacturing sector. While the investment promises to bring jobs to the area, it also serves as a reminder of how vital it is to address the barriers faced by those on the fringes of the workforce.

Speaking of investments, manufacturing is a key pillar of Ontario's economy, contributing to over 10% of the province's GDP. And the debate on homelessness isn't just a local issue; cities across Canada are grappling with similar challenges. Dogged in his message, Ford's job-oriented advice may spark discussion, but it ultimately leads back to the question: How do we create a society where everyone can thrive, in and out of work?

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Ontario Celebrates $200 Million Manufacturing Investment in Port ... (Government of Ontario News)

“Thank you to everyone at Jungbunzlauer for your continued confidence in Port Colborne, Ontario workers and our province's growing manufacturing sector,” said ...

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'We need to get these folks back working:' Doug Ford stands behind ... (CP24 Toronto's Breaking News)

Premier Doug Ford is standing behind comments he made suggesting that people living in encampments “just need to get a job to lift themselves out of poverty ...

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'Get off your a-s-s:' Doug Ford scolded for telling homeless people to ... (Toronto Star)

Experts in the field said the premier has made the mistake of assuming that people living in tents in parks don't want to work.

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'Get off your A-S-S and start working,' Doug Ford under fire for ... (NOW Magazine)

Ontarians are outraged about Premier Doug Ford's controversial remarks urging homeless people to get jobs.

Doug Ford blaming everyone but himself (Green Party of Ontario)

QUEEN'S PARK — Ontario Greens Leader Mike Schreiner responds to Premier Ford's comments on ODSP: “Doug Ford continues to blame everyone but himself for the ...

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Premier Ford's message to homeless: 'Get off your A-S-S and start ... (PTBO Today)

During his recent stop in the area, Premier Doug Ford was asked to address what impact the province's investment of up to $25M in water infrastructure in ...

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“If you're healthy, get off your A-S-S”: Ford tells Ontario's homeless to ... (True North)

Ontario Premier Doug Ford did not mince words when telling able-bodied homeless people to find employment in order to get out of encampments.

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Anger after Doug Ford tells homeless people to "get off your a** and ... (Daily Hive)

Ontario Premier Doug Ford sparked anger during a press conference on Monday with comments about the province's unhoused population.

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'It shows how out of touch the Premier is': reaction to Doug Ford's ... (CTV Edmonton)

After Ontario Premier Doug Ford made controversial comments about solutions to get people out of homeless encampments, advocates and members of the ...

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Doug Ford Welcomes Manufacturing Investment in Port Colborne (CPAC)

Note: Portions of this event are not available) Ontario Premier Doug Ford holds a news conference to celebrate Jungbunzlauer's $200-million.

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Doug Ford to hold 10:30 a.m. press conference in Port Colborne (CHCH News)

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is scheduled to hold a press conference at 10:30 a.m. in Port Colborne on economic development with Vic Fedeli.

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford to make announcement in Port Colborne (GiantFM)

While it's not known what the announcement is, it is known that he'll be joined by the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Vic Fedeli ...

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LILLEY: Ford's call to 'get off your ass' and work is correct (Toronto Sun)

Do people need to get off their asses and start working? Premier Doug Ford certainly thinks so and he's absolutely right.

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'Get off your a-s-s and start working': Premier Doug Ford addresses ... (northumberlandnews.com)

It's expected dozens of homeless living in Brookside encampment will soon be asked to move on to somewhere else.

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'Different this time': Critics say Ford's 'get off your A-S-S' remarks are ... (Globalnews.ca)

On Monday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford held forth on the topic of homelessness, repeating his long-articulated view that many of those receiving government ...

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Doug Ford's false promise of convenience in reality promotes ... (Toronto Star)

Despite clear evidence of its dangers, the Ford government continues to prioritize convenience and profit over public health and safety. Timberlake's guilty ...

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Doug Ford says he wants to build a tunnel under Hwy. 401 (CTV News)

Premier Doug Ford says he wants to build a tunnel under Highway 401 that would stretch from Brampton to Scarborough.

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An expressway under Ontario's Highway 401? Ford touts idea with ... (Globalnews.ca)

The Ontario government is announcing plans to explore whether tunnelling under Highway 401 is possible, Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday.

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Ontario to explore feasibility of traffic tunnel beneath Highway 401 in ... (CBC.ca)

With the possibility of an early election looming in Ontario, Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday his government will explore building a tunnel for drivers and ...

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Doug Ford veut construire un tunnel sous l'autoroute 401 (ICI.Radio-Canada.ca)

Le premier ministre de l'Ontario, Doug Ford, propose de construire un tunnel sous l'autoroute 401 dans la région de Toronto, sans chiffrer le coût du ...

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Doug Ford says he wants to build a tunnel under Hwy. 401 (CP24 Toronto's Breaking News)

Citing increasing gridlock and little room for highway expansion at a news conference Wednesday morning, Ford says his government will begin studying the ...

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Doug Ford favorise un tunnel autoroutier sous l'autoroute 401 dans ... (L’actualité)

TORONTO — Le premier ministre de l'Ontario, Doug Ford, a déclaré qu'il étudiait la faisabilité du creusement d'un tunnel autoroutier pour la circulation et ...

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Doug Ford wants tunnel under Hwy. 401 in GTA (CP24 Toronto's Breaking News)

Premier Doug Ford says he wants to build a tunnel under Highway 401 that would stretch from Brampton to Scarborough.

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Premier Doug Ford vows to dig massive tunnel under Highway 401 ... (The Globe and Mail)

Dismissing questions about costs, Ford unveils plans for a study of a new tunnel which would run from Mississauga to Markham.

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Doug Ford pitches digging tunnel under Highway 401 across GTA ... (Toronto Sun)

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he is exploring the feasibility of digging a tunnel for traffic and transit under Highway 401 across the GTA.

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Doug Ford announces proposal for tunnel under Highway 401 to ... (Toronto Star)

Ford is touting a tunnel under Highway 401, possibly from Brampton all the way to Scarborough, to carry more traffic as GTA roads become increasingly ...

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