# Doug Ford on The No Agenda Show

Doug Ford comes up in 15 chapters across 14 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2018 to August 2026.

- **Chapters:** 15
- **Episodes:** 14
- **Discussed:** November 2018 – August 2026
- **Related topics:** [Ontario](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ontario.md), [Canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [Tariffs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tariffs.md), [Ottawa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ottawa.md), [Usmca](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usmca.md), [Vaccine Mandates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-mandates.md), [Asymptomatic Spread](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asymptomatic-spread.md), [Carbon Tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-tax.md), [Catherine Mckenna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/catherine-mckenna.md), [Civil Liberties](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-liberties.md)

## Chapters 1–15 of 15

### Donald Trump's Venezuela Oil Deal and Midterm Strategy

- **Episode:** [1899: Asymmetric Intimacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1899-asymmetric-intimacy.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-30
- **Time:** 23:20–28:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1899-asymmetric-intimacy/chapter/donald-trump-s-venezuela-oil-deal-and-midterm-strategy.md

Jason Calacanis presents a "3x3" media analysis focusing on President Donald Trump's announcement of a deal to take control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil. Canadian Premier Doug Ford and Senator Ted Cruz offer differing perspectives on the geopolitical implications and the necessity of free elections in Venezuela. Curry argues the deal is a midterm ploy to lower gas prices despite the technical difficulty of processing heavy Venezuelan crude.

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### Canada Trade War, Ontario Electricity Exports

- **Episode:** [1898: Goofy Foot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-27
- **Time:** 51:30–57:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot/chapter/canada-trade-war-ontario-electricity-exports.md

Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatened to curtail electricity exports to the U.S. in retaliation for new American tariffs. The discussion explores the potential impact on the supply of potash for fertilizer and the broader "Team Canada" approach to the escalating trade dispute.

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### Doug Ford, Ontario and the AMCAN Fortress Proposal

- **Episode:** [1752: Pell-Mell](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1752-pell-mell.md)
- **Published:** 2025-04-03
- **Time:** 31:50–38:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1752-pell-mell/chapter/doug-ford-ontario-and-the-amcan-fortress-proposal.md

Ontario Premier Doug Ford shifted from a confrontational stance to a collaborative one, proposing an "AMCAN Fortress" between the U.S. and Canada. Ford emphasized the deep integration of the North American auto sector, where parts cross the border multiple times before final assembly. He expressed optimism that Canada would remain exempt from the harshest tariffs, offering natural resources and electricity to maintain a strong bilateral relationship.

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### Doug Ford, Ontario Electricity Tariffs, Canadian Trade Retaliation

- **Episode:** [1745: Old Crone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1745-old-crone.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-09
- **Time:** 9:01–11:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1745-old-crone/chapter/doug-ford-ontario-electricity-tariffs-canadian-trade-retaliation.md

Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatened to impose a 25% tariff on electricity transmitted to Minnesota, Michigan, and New York in response to President Trump's trade threats. Ford also banned the sale of American-made spirits in Ontario liquor stores. The move follows a heated conversation with the US Commerce Secretary regarding the USMCA trade agreement.

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### Fox News, Ontario Tourism Ads, Rob Ford Crack Scandal

- **Episode:** [1745: Old Crone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1745-old-crone.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-09
- **Time:** 11:57–14:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1745-old-crone/chapter/fox-news-ontario-tourism-ads-rob-ford-crack-scandal.md

An observation is made regarding a sudden influx of pro-Ontario advertisements appearing on Fox News. This leads to a retrospective on the Ford family, specifically mentioning the late Toronto Mayor Rob Ford and his 2013 admission to smoking crack cocaine during a "drunken stupor."

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### Doug Ford, Canada-US Trade War Threats

- **Episode:** [1721: Doc Doc Go](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1721-doc-doc-go.md)
- **Published:** 2024-12-15
- **Time:** 1:00:37–1:03:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1721-doc-doc-go/chapter/doug-ford-canada-us-trade-war-threats.md

Ontario Premier Doug Ford warned that Canada is prepared to fight back against potential U.S. tariffs by cutting off energy exports to Michigan, New York, and Wisconsin. This escalation follows Donald Trump's threats of trade restrictions, signaling a potential trade war between the two North American neighbors.

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### Doug Ford and the End of COVID-19 Mandates

- **Episode:** [1426: Pre-Bunk](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1426-pre-bunk.md)
- **Published:** 2022-02-17
- **Time:** 51:34–54:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1426-pre-bunk/chapter/doug-ford-and-the-end-of-covid-19-mandates.md

Ontario Premier Doug Ford expressed a desire to move past COVID-19 restrictions, noting that even triple-vaccinated individuals like the Prime Minister are catching the virus. Meanwhile, Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly resigned amidst criticism of his handling of the trucker protests, which the hosts attribute to the political pressure of the situation.

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### Premier Doug Ford, Snowmobiling During Ottawa Siege

- **Episode:** [1425: Brain Fog](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1425-brain-fog.md)
- **Published:** 2022-02-13
- **Time:** 1:11:38–1:16:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1425-brain-fog/chapter/premier-doug-ford-snowmobiling-during-ottawa-siege.md

Ontario Premier Doug Ford faces criticism after photos surfaced of him snowmobiling at his cottage during the declared "siege" in Ottawa. Ford defends his actions, claiming he remained engaged with authorities via phone 24/7 despite being out on the trails.

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### Ottawa Residents, Noise Complaints, and Vaccine Mandate Jurisdictions

- **Episode:** [1422: Honk Honk](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1422-honk-honk.md)
- **Published:** 2022-02-03
- **Time:** 10:23–12:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1422-honk-honk/chapter/ottawa-residents-noise-complaints-and-vaccine-mandate-jurisdictions.md

Residents of downtown Ottawa express frustration over sleep deprivation caused by constant truck honking and road closures. A viral clip features an angry resident arguing with a trucker, claiming that vaccine mandates are provincial under Doug Ford rather than federal. The hosts debate the accuracy of these claims, noting federal mandates for government employees and travel.

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### Doug Ford on Deference to Medical Officers

- **Episode:** [1346: Maxinated](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1346-maxinated.md)
- **Published:** 2021-05-14
- **Time:** 22:14–23:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1346-maxinated/chapter/doug-ford-on-deference-to-medical-officers.md

Ontario Premier Doug Ford states that politicians cannot publicly disagree with their chief medical officers without facing political ruin. The hosts compare this dynamic to the pressure faced by former President Trump when dealing with federal health officials.

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### Ontario Police Powers, Canadian SOS Signals

- **Episode:** [1340: The Poke](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke.md)
- **Published:** 2021-04-22
- **Time:** 1:35:24–1:39:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1340-the-poke/chapter/ontario-police-powers-canadian-sos-signals.md

Protesters in Niagara Falls used Morse code light signals to send an "SOS" to the US, claiming they are hostages in Ontario. Following massive public backlash, Premier Doug Ford reversed a policy that would have allowed police to stop citizens at random to enforce stay-at-home orders.

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### Asymptomatic Spread in Primates and Canadian Lockdowns

- **Episode:** [1312: iPhony](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1312-iphony.md)
- **Published:** 2021-01-15
- **Time:** 2:28:59–2:30:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1312-iphony/chapter/asymptomatic-spread-in-primates-and-canadian-lockdowns.md

Gorillas at the San Diego Zoo tested positive for COVID-19, allegedly infected by an asymptomatic staff member. In Canada, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced severe new lockdown measures and fines for non-compliance, citing "scary" modeling data to justify the restrictions.

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### Prison Vaccinations, Doug Ford Bafflement

- **Episode:** [1310: Quiet Riot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1310-quiet-riot.md)
- **Published:** 2021-01-07
- **Time:** 2:52:38–2:56:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1310-quiet-riot/chapter/prison-vaccinations-doug-ford-bafflement.md

Ontario Premier Doug Ford expressed disbelief over federal plans to vaccinate inmates in federal penitentiaries ahead of long-term care residents and the elderly. Ford questioned how "the most dangerous criminals" could be prioritized over vulnerable seniors. The hosts are equally baffled by the prioritization of prisoners in the vaccine rollout.

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### Canadian Climate Minister Catherine McKenna's Parliament Rant

- **Episode:** [1138: Pregnant Person](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person.md)
- **Published:** 2019-05-16
- **Time:** 1:57:15–2:01:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/canadian-climate-minister-catherine-mckenna-s-parliament-rant.md

Canadian Minister of Environment and Climate Change Catherine McKenna is seen yelling in Parliament about a "climate emergency." She defends the government's carbon tax and rebate system while accusing conservative politicians of spreading misinformation. The hosts note the official shift in terminology from "climate change" to "climate crisis" or "emergency."

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### Ontario Sick Note Law and Show Sign-Off

- **Episode:** [1087: Hippie Hummus](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1087-hippie-hummus.md)
- **Published:** 2018-11-18
- **Time:** 2:37:44–2:42:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1087-hippie-hummus/chapter/ontario-sick-note-law-and-show-sign-off.md

The Ontario government under Doug Ford is moving to allow employers to require doctor's notes for even a single sick day, reversing a previous Liberal policy. The Canadian Medical Association has criticized the move as an unnecessary burden on the healthcare system. The hosts conclude the show, announcing their upcoming live Thanksgiving broadcast from Austin, Texas.

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