Ontario Premier Doug Ford has officially triggered an early provincial election for Feb. 27 after meeting with Ontario's lieutenant-governor, his office confirmed. Ford visited Lt.-Gov.

UPDATE: On Friday, Ford confirmed he'll trigger an election next Wednesday. Read the premier's comments here. Doug Ford could trigger an Ontario election as early as next week, two sources close ...

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