Doug Ford cancels private jet purchase

The 'gravy plane' controversy has ended with Premier Ford announcing the used Bombardier Challenger 650 will be sold immediately.

Opposition leaders have called on the Premier to personally repay any costs associated with the aborted purchase and sale.

Ford defended his initial decision by noting that other premiers and federal ministers regularly use private aircraft for official travel.

The quick U-turn is seen by analysts as an attempt to protect Ford's 'man of the people' brand ahead of future provincial elections.