Denis Coderre’s leadership bid rejected by Quebec Liberal Party

The symbolism couldn’t have been more clear: Standing at the foot of the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ont., Doug Ford launched his early re-election bid across the Detroit River from the United States, billing himself as the only person who can stand up to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats of punishing tariffs.The leader of the province’s governing Progressive Conservatives argued he needs a “strong mandate” from the public for the next four years, even though his government had secured a majority until June, 2026, to take on Mr. Trump. His team even revealed a new classic-rock...