“For the People?” Doug Ford’s $28.9M Jet Says Otherwise

Tap The Maple · Apr 18, 2026 · 12m

Doug Ford built his brand on being “for the people.” But this latest decision is raising serious questions about whether that still holds true.The Ontario government has confirmed the purchase of a $28.9 million private jet, a Bombardier Challenger 650, to support the Premier’s travel across the province and into the United States.At a time when Ontarians are struggling with rising costs, housing pressure, and economic uncertainty, many are asking: why now?In this episode of Tap the Maple, we break down the real cost of this decision, the political optics, and what it could mean for Doug…