{"id":1638,"date":"2026-04-19T13:59:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T17:59:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/msimulizicommunitynews.ca\/?p=1638"},"modified":"2026-08-26T15:24:32","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T19:24:32","slug":"province-to-offload-premiers-jet-following-mounting-criticism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/msimulizicommunitynews.ca\/sw\/2026\/04\/19\/province-to-offload-premiers-jet-following-mounting-criticism\/","title":{"rendered":"Province to Offload Premier\u2019s Jet Following Mounting Criticism"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Ontario government says it is moving \u201cas quickly as possible\u201d to sell a $28.9 million private jet acquired for official use, a decision that follows weeks of political backlash and public scrutiny over the high-cost purchase.
A spokesperson for Premier Doug Ford confirmed the government is actively exploring options to offload the aircraft, emphasizing a shift in priorities amid ongoing affordability concerns across the province.
\u201cThe focus right now is ensuring taxpayer dollars are being used responsibly,\u201d the spokesperson said. \u201cWe are taking steps to divest from this asset promptly.\u201d
Opposition parties, however, argue the move comes too late and reflects poor judgment at a time when many Ontarians are grappling with rising costs of living.
\u201cThis was a reckless and unnecessary expense from the start,\u201d said Marit Stiles. \u201cFamilies are struggling to pay rent and put food on the table, and this government thought it was appropriate to spend nearly $30 million on a luxury jet.\u201d
Ontario Liberal interim leader John Fraser echoed those concerns, calling the purchase \u201cdeeply out of touch.\u201d
\u201cYou don\u2019t fix a mistake like this by quietly trying to sell it off,\u201d Fraser said. \u201cThe public deserves accountability for how this decision was made in the first place.\u201d
The government has not disclosed how much it expects to recoup from the sale, nor how long the process may take. Analysts suggest the province could face a financial loss depending on market conditions and the aircraft\u2019s specifications.
The controversy adds to mounting pressure on the Ford government as it navigates economic challenges and public perception ahead of future policy decisions.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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