"Premier Doug Ford justified the purchase of a used Bombardier Challenger 650 by touting his extensive travel within Ontario and even to the U.S. His office stated that Quebec had purchased three jets for $107 million, more per plane than Ford's $28.9 million aircraft."
"A spokesperson for Quebec's Transport Ministry confirmed that the premier does fly private but on chartered flights. There is no government plane for the premier's exclusive travel, and the jets Ford referred to are used for medical transport."
"Ford criticized media coverage, stating that the federal and Quebec governments also bought jets with no scrutiny from the media, implying a double standard in the treatment of his private jet purchase."
Ontario Premier Doug Ford defended the purchase of a Bombardier Challenger 650 private jet by comparing it to Quebec's government-owned jets. Ford's office claimed Quebec spent $107 million on three jets, while his jet cost $28.9 million. After backlash, Ford announced the jet would be sold. A spokesperson clarified that Quebec's jets are used for medical transport, not for the premier's exclusive travel. Ford criticized media coverage, suggesting a double standard in scrutiny between his purchase and Quebec's jets.
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