Premier Doug Ford says he wants his caucus to challenge him and bring forward their ideas. And the new, strict rules his caucus has to follow were the house leader's idea and not punishment, the premier said on Friday. In a PC caucus meeting after the vote, an "upset" Ford told members that they needed to "support one another and the team," one MPP in the meeting recounted (under the condition their identity remain secret). In response to another question, Ford challenged the characterization of the new rules as being "punishment" to MPPs. Ford's and Calandra's spokespeople declined to confirm or deny what sources shared about what MPPs were told at their caucus meeting on Monday.

Source: National Post August 12, 2022 19:43 UTC