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EXCLUSIVE: The Ford government has spent five years, and an untold amount in taxpayers dollars, fighting to keep their 2018 mandate letters a secret. Here - in full - are all 24 sets of directives, leaked to and verified by Global News. globalnews.ca/news/9942332/o… #onpoli

Five mistakenly-released inmates are still on the loose -- but Ontario's Solicitor General insists there is no public safety concern, evidenced by the fact that local police didn't issue an alert. #onpoli

@thechrischapin Well, I think you heard the initial reaction - and Stiles was immediately asked about the 'lock her up' comparison. We've also asked the Premier's Office for comment.

Ok this is utterly nuts and will be covered by the media as such, right? Like lock Hillary up nuts!

NEW: NDP Leader Marit Stiles suggests Premier Doug Ford will "be in prison" at the end of this current mandate, and says the NDP would call a public inquiry into the Ford government if elected after the 2029/30 election. #onpoli

NEW: Ontario Solicitor General Michael Kerzner says of the six mistakenly written at least inmates who were on the loose, one has been re-apprehend. There is no word on the five, including what charges they may have been facing, or where they are. The solicitor general ads that if there was a public safety concern, local police would issue an alert. “In the absence of that announcement, then there's no threat to the community.” #onpoli

During repeated questions about a variety of topics, Premier Doug Ford constantly pivots to the economy. “That’s what we’re going to be focused on,” Ford says and adds that media is too focused on polling and that he would win another majority even with the current numbers. #onpoli

Premier Doug Ford asked whether he’s prepared to offer MPP Stephanie Smyth a public apology. “I had a conversation with Stephanie and we’re moving forward…” Ford then takes another swipe: “I don’t worry about all the other nonsense that goes on in the legislature, going back and forth calling each other names. So I'm going to focus on the economy. They can focus on being a third party.” #onpoli

“We are going to keep that park” Premier Ford says on Little Norway park, which is being expropriated as part of the province’s plan to extend the island airport. That came as a surprise to Mayor Chow who, moments earlier, expressed hope that a solution could be found. #onpoli

How did the Premier get to the university? He won’t say, citing OPP security protocols. #onpoli

Premier Doug Ford is asked about the jet purchase/sale documents: Ford says “of course we’ll release them” because it was sold for the same price. Ford said the government will be transparent. Last week the Finance Minister said the government has “moved on.” #onpoli

Mayor Olivia Chow (at a joint event with the province) calls the Premier “Dr. Doug Ford” after he received a doctorate from the Saginaw Valley State University in Michigan. “Here we go,” Ford says with a laugh.

The Ford government is moving to give special constables enhanced powers to tackle drug use on public transit through provincial offences that could come with a $10,000 fine and six months in jail. globalnews.ca/news/11828871/… #onpoli

During Question Period: Ontario's Attorney General accused the opposition of "trolling victims." The NDP was asking the AG why survivors of sexual violence why they should have confidence in Ontario's justice system. Watch the full exchange. #onpoli

Flood the zone: the Ford government has multiple news conferences scheduled on Monday, May 4: 8:30 am: Minister of Emergency Preparedness Jill Dunlop 10:15 am: Solicitor General Michael Kerzner 12:30pm: Premier Doug Ford, Health Minister Sylvia Jones, Ec Dev Minister Vic Fedeli #onpoli

Ontario Premier Doug Ford will hold his first news conference in two weeks on Monday morning, as his government looks to try and change the channel after weeks of questions about transparency and its brief private jet purchase. globalnews.ca/news/11826806/… #onpoli

Focus Ontario: Is it a blip or a trend? Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives are taking a tumble in the polls. We dig into one of them. Plus, how the oppo leaders are digesting the numbers. (Also: Check out the 3D legislature set!) #onpoli

Focus Ontario: The Information and Privacy Commissioner on the immediate and long-term impact of the Ford government's new FOI laws. Plus, could a constitutional challenge be in the works? #onpoli

The latest numbers from Campaign Research also show a 5 point dip in the PC party’s popular support to below 40%. This poll still shows a 10-pt lead for Premier Ford. #onpoli

Update: The students drew the Queen’s Park media studio and legislative chamber! #TheKidsAreAlright

NEW: FOI cancellation notices have already started going out, just one week after Bill 97 - which made retroactive changes to Freedom of Information laws - took effect. Ontario's Information and Privacy Commissioner says dozens of cases may be impacted. #onpoli