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17 Nov, 4 tweets, 3 min read
SCOOP: Premier Doug Ford's government has left Ontario without a trade representative in Washington, D.C. for weeks, just as U.S. lawmakers pushed forward with legislation that could damage the province's auto sector. #onpoli cbc.ca/news/canada/to…
The post was previously filled by @ianhctodd. Ford appointed him in 2018, after Todd served as tour director for the @OntarioPCParty. He had no previous experience in international trade. Ontario taxpayers paid his $348,000/yr salary. #onpoli
cbc.ca/news/canada/to…
This morning, @CBCNews asked Ford why the trade rep post is vacant at such a crucial time for Ontario's auto sector. He replied that Ian Todd "moved on" & @VictorFedeli is "aggressively" looking for a replacement.
However, govt knew all along Todd's 3-yr term would expire Oct 22.
Also worth noting: @CBCNews has learned that Ian Todd spent the final three weeks of his term on vacation outside of Washington. That means Ontario hasn't had anyone working as trade representative since the end of September. His salary for the 3-year stint totalled $1 million.

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