Doug Ford kicked off his campaign for reelection on Wednesday at the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ont., asking voters for a new and stronger mandate to try to stave off crippling tariffs threatened by U.

Ford sparked the early election on Tuesday afternoon with a visit to Lt.-Gov. Edith Dumont and a request for her to dissolve Ontario’s 43rd parliament. The proclamation she signed doing just that took effect at 4 p.m. Tuesday.

Province and country entering period of unprecedented economic uncertainty and lengthy negotiations Windsor, — Today, Doug Ford asked the people for a strong mandate to protect Ontario, its workers, businesses and communities from the unprecedented economic uncertainty caused by the threat of President Trump’s tariffs.

Ontario Progressive Conservative leader Doug Ford launched his re-election campaign in Windsor, Ont. Wednesday and is asking residents of Ontario for a "strong, stable, four year mandate to do whatever it takes to protect Ontario.