Ford says glowing comments about Chow were not an endorsement
Ford was asked about work on a new funding deal for Toronto and whether he'd be endorsing anyone in the Toronto election.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has distanced himself from his praising remarks about mayoral candidate Olivia Chow, clarifying that they were not an endorsement. Ford told reporters that he and Chow had a "phenomenal relationship" and that the city of Toronto had received "over $9 billion" in support from Ford. However, his comments were misinterpreted by Chow's rival Brad Bradford, who claimed Ford had endorsed Chow.
This interpretation led Chow's team to release a statement, accusing Ford of making an endorsement. Ford's office only issued a clarification statement 30 hours after his original comments, denying any endorsement and stating that he would work with anyone to support Ontario's interests.
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