DOUG FORD

[Dr Strangelove]

Ford, province to sell $28.9M private jet 'as quickly as possible' after public backlash
Ontario is working with Bombardier and other partners to sell the aircraft as quickly as possible, though critics warn it may be sold at a loss because buyers know the government is under pressure.

[Dr Strangelove]

[Dr Strangelove]

[al_keda]

Ford, province to sell $28.9M private jet 'as quickly as possible' after public backlash
Ontario is working with Bombardier and other partners to sell the aircraft as quickly as possible, though critics warn it may be sold at a loss because buyers know the government is under pressure.

Somehow he managed to fuck it up harder.

[Dr Strangelove]

[Dr Strangelove]

[Dr Strangelove]

And it goes back to 1980’s

[Dr Strangelove]

The "Loud Move / Quiet Move" Strategy: (0:28-1:09) The government creates a high-profile, simple controversy—such as the purchase of a government jet—which generates immediate media outcry and is easily reversed. While the public and media are focused on this "shiny object," the government pushes through significant legislative changes, such as amendments to Freedom of Information (FOI) laws (1:26-1:59).
Erosion of Accountability: (1:40-2:22) By narrowing access to government records and increasing the cost or difficulty of FOI requests, the government effectively shields the Premier’s office from oversight. This makes it harder for journalists and researchers to uncover future scandals.
Lessons from the Greenbelt Scandal: (3:04-4:13) The video notes that the Greenbelt controversy forced a reversal because clear, accessible documentation enabled the Auditor General to follow a paper trail. The government learned from this, and the current strategy seeks to prevent such oversight by creating fewer records or limiting access.
The Media’s Role: (7:29-8:56) The video argues that Canadian media outlets often fall into the trap of focusing on simple, viral headlines rather than consistently covering complex policy issues like healthcare funding, education cuts, or environmental protections. Because these issues lack a single "scandal" moment, they often disappear from the public consciousness, allowing policy shifts to occur without public pressure.
Long-term Consequences: (6:21-7:08) Unlike a reversed jet purchase, changes to environmental protections or transparency laws have lasting, long-term impacts that can take decades to fix.