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Ford's Ring of Fire Deals: 70K Jobs, $22B Boost

Author: The Daily News Now! March 3, 2026 Duration: 1:14

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford accelerates Ring of Fire road construction with new partnerships, aiming to create 70,000 jobs, boost the economy by $22 billion, and establish Ontario as a leader in critical minerals. Ford emphasizes urgency amid U.S. tariff uncertainties.

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