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In response to the crisis, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has been vociferous in blaming federal policies for exacerbating the downturn. At Queens Park, Ford described the crisis as "unacceptable" and accused Ottawa of "strangling" Ontario jobs. He pointed to rising federal taxes, red tape, and a federal carbon tax he claims stifles industrial activity. Ford’s frustration was palpable as he called on the federal government to intervene promptly, emphasizing the urgency of supporting Ontario’s battered industries.