Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Monday he heard “loud and clear” from the public when it comes to the purchase of a nearly $30 million private jet that sparked an outcry.
“I heard loud and clear from the people that this was not the time to purchase a plane,” Ford told reporters at a news conference in Ottawa Monday morning. “So I’ve directed the staff, provincial staff, to be in contact, which they are, with Bombardier, sell it immediately, and at the same cost we took possession last week.”
The premier’s office confirmed Friday the government purchased a used 2016 Bombardier Challenger 650 jet for $28.9 million.
Ford’s office said at the time that the jet would allow the premier to travel around the province more easily, as well as to the United States to promote the province’s interests.
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