Ontario Premier Ford to Meet Carney, Push for Lower Taxes

Ontario Premier Doug Ford (R) speaks as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney listens as they address the premiers of Canada during the 2025 summer meetings of Canada's Premiers at Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ont., on July 22, 2025. The Canadian Press/Nathan Denette

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he will meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Aug. 18 in Ottawa, and he will use the opportunity to urge the federal government to lower taxes.

“We’re taxed to death, simple as that,” Ford said on Aug. 12 press conference, noting the highest marginal tax bracket is nearly 54 percent for those who make more than roughly $250,000 per year.