Opposition Leaders Focus Criticism on Ford in Ontario Election Debate

(L-R) Progressive Conservative Party Leader Doug Ford, NDP Leader Andrea Horwath, Liberal Party Leader Steven Del Duca, and Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner debate during the Ontario party leaders' debate, in Toronto on May 16, 2022. The Canadian Press/Frank Gunn

The Ontario election leaders’ debate on May 16 kicked off with Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford and Liberal Leader Steven Del Duca criticizing each other’s proposed policies.

Ford rattled off a list of accusations at Del Duca, including that he wants to bring back licence plate renewal fees and increase highway tolls.