Doug Ford defends decision to cut financial assistance for post-secondary students - The Globe and Mail

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Published February 24, 2026

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is defending his government's decision to cut back on the amount of financial assistance for post-secondary students. Ford says he heard from thousands of students over Family Day weekend who were angry about the drastic cut to the number of grants given out.

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