Thread by @David_Moscrop

If Ford wants to change the channel on his assault on labour rights, he's going to have to swallow an F-150 during this press conference.

He looks and sounds awful during this presser. I hope he's feeling the pressure.

So far this presser is just bullshit provincial propaganda. I hope when media writes it up, they'll fact check all the horseshit.

This isn't about kids in class. The deal wasn't good. CUPE workers have been screwed for years. They're fighting to catch up.

Clearly this presser is just about framing the issue ahead of CUPE's later today.

To hell with Ford and his bullshit. #GeneralStrike

Ford doesn't respect workers. He doesn't care about workers. He cares about his business cronies and power. Don't buy this framing.

He never negotiated in good faith. That's untrue.

Ford says he's willing to rescind s.33 and the legislation if CUPE stops the strike.

Holy shit.

In other words, the Ford government is willing to back down, at least for now, in the face of overwhelming and broad labour pressure and public support for workers.

Keep the boot on the government's neck, folks. It's working.

"Chat is disabled for this live stream"

Indeed.

Ford ends his remarks with "God bless the people of Ontario."

God isn't with you, Doug.

Ford says he had no other option to use s.33 to keep kids in the classroom.

How did that work out for ya bud?

He had another option: Give CUPE workers a fair deal.

Ford is doing his folksy bullshit bit right now. Just scat avuncular nonsense. Next.

I wonder if Arthur will make an appearance?

Ford says he doesn't regret how he approached this. But he's willing to ditch the legislation and s.33. So...maybe some regrets, Doug?

Ya fucked up, bud.

Kids do need to go back to the classroom. Ford is right.

He should offer education support workers a fair deal so that kids can get back to learning.

Ford keeps calling the CUPE demands unreasonable. Go back ten years and tell me how much those workers have got. It's sweet fuck all. And their base salary is low. They're struggling to get through the day. During an affordability crisis, no less. That's what this is about.

Oh, the greenbelt comes up! Can Ford be believed and trusted after he flip flopped?

Answer: (He can't be believed or trusted.)

Anyway, he doesn't answer the question. *shocker*

"Where are we going to put 300,000 people a year?"

I dunno man? Ever try density?

Ford pushed again: Is he credible? Why should unions believe what you say?

Ford calls himself the best partner unions have ever had.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

no

This guy is so full of shit he should come with a sewage processing plant.

Oh mention of Minister Lecce -- while he has a job, at least.

Now on to the Emergencies Act inquiry. Why isn't Ford showing up with Jones?

Ford repeats the word "federal" 1,000 times and then runs and hides under the podium.

The real answer is he screwed up and is hiding now. Because he's a coward.

Ford asked if he'd enter binding arbitration. Says he'll rescind s.33 if CUPE ends the strike. Then they'll hit the bargaining table.

So, that's a no.

Ford asked again about the EA inquiry.

He says the word "federal" so many times it's like when you repeat a word and it starts to sound weird.

Clock, clock, clock, clock, clock, clo--

Last question. Trudeau was critical of Ford's use of s.33. Were his wittle feeling weelings hurt?

Ford is disappointed that Trudeau is selective about s.33 use (QC dig there).

Ford is open to a constitutional changes talk with all premiers and Trudeau but recommends he doesn't.

Yeah, no kidding.

Well, that's the end of that. Anyway, it's 5 o'clock somewhere amiright?

In summary: Ford overplayed his hand. No one supports him. He's losing the framing war. He's backing down and labour pressure is working. He's hiding from the EA inquiry (FEDERAL!) because he'd look bad. He's flip-flopped on the greenbelt 'cause he's scared of tall buildings.

What a Wednesday it's turning out to be.