Doug Ford at a microphone
Ontario premier Doug Ford has triggered a snap Ontario election for February 27, 2025.

Members of the media may directly contact the following expert on this topic:


Geneviève Tellier (available for interviews in English and French)
 

Full professor, Political Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences

gtellier@uottawa.ca

Professor Tellierexternal link can discuss themes surrounding Ontario politics.




Errol Mendes  (English interviews only)

Full Professor, Faculty of Law - Common Law Section

emendes@uottawa.ca


Professor Mendesexternal link can discuss how Doug Ford's decision to call an early election may tie into his attempt to be Captain Canada in the face of Donald Trump's economic threats against Canada.

 

Robert-Falcon Ouellette(English and French)


Associate Professorexternal link, Faculty of Education

rouelle2@uottawa.ca

Professor Ouelletteexternal link can discuss Indigenous themes surrounding the election.





 

David Gray (English and French)

Full Professorexternal link, Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences

David.Gray@uottawa.ca


Professor Gray'sexternal link research interests include the fields of labor economics and labor market policy.



 

Ivy Bourgeault (English only)

Full Professor, School of Sociological and Anthropological Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences

Ivy.Bourgeault@uottawa.ca

Professor Bourgeaultexternal link can speak to topics surrounding healthcare, including the challenges facing primary care and home care.