TORONTO -- Ontario Premier Doug Ford is under fire for hurling what other party leaders are calling a "misogynist attack" at NDP Leader Andrea Horwath over her criticism of the government’s plan to reopen the province.
Horwath said she believed it is "disturbing to see how far this government is prepared to go in order to justify the rushed reopening of our province." Ford fired back, saying his government has listened to Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. David Williams since the beginning of the pandemic. Ontario Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner tweeted shortly after saying Ford should "unequivocally apologize for his comment.”Liberal Leader Stephen Del Duca also took to Twitter about the comments, saying "misogynist rhetoric like this has no place in the Ontario legislature."
I’m a woman and didn’t find anything offensive with his comments. Lighten up people!
All he said was she was annoying to listen to which is true of most opposition parties, all they do is complain instead of finding solutions -
I don’t like Ford but those comments are not in the siltiest misogynistic. If the leader of the NDP can’t handle a chirp she should just quit politics
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Andrea Horwath is an absolute swine. Well deserved. Keep up the good work Dougie
FOR 300 CASES, CASES NOT DEATHS, SHE WANTS TO CONTINUE LOCKDOWN? GET A GRIP YOU SWAMP BEAST.
How many times do horwath/socialist media attack the premier? Shut up.
Misogynist attack? No. Did Andrea’s constant negative remarks finally get the better of Doug Ford and he made an inappropriate comment? Yes. He is human. Is Andrea turning this into something instead of taking the initial advice and being a team player amid a pandemic? Yes.
As for CTV .... you almost got all the facts. For one side anyways. Now how about doing the stroy over with some integrity to tell the ENTIRE story.
Would it be different if she said it to him she's in politics she shouldn't be so sensitive
She is always complaining. Ford was probably just sick of it.
When I hear Doug speak .....what goes thru my mind is a cheesecake recipe and Moosetracks Ice Cream ... be kind be truthful be a good human
This feed reminds me of nails on a chalkboard
He wasn't misogynic. Saying someone is annoying isn't built on gender or race. She's never helpful just critical after the fact. She should try coming forward with her ideas before not after. (Hindsight is 20/20)
Things are getting weird man
He absolutely doesn't owe a apology to no women she pokes him all the time that's saying has been around for years there's nothing offensive to women. Other things to worry about then this childish petty arguments.
He's an old white man. What do you expect? That's what the Conservative party is made up of. Do you think the women of that party have a say, or dare to state an opinion to him? Not in this lifetime!
Doug Dougly in trouble
Was he high to go that low?
Ford, you did the right thing.
Its absolutely hilarious to see all the men haters talk about mysogny hahahaha. While this is clearly the worst example of misogyny it really brought out the feminazis.
So because he said it to a woman its misogynistic? If he said this to a man there would have been no problem. Nothing is sexist about what he said you snowflake fucks. Lul
'Under fire' CTV?!?! Everywhere I look I see as many or more comments supporting Ford for finally calling a spade a spade when it comes to 'Angrea 'Warpath than the other way around. Most of Ontario shares his sentiments of being sick and tired of listening to her complain...
Struggling to hear anything sexist or misogynist about the comment. Heated personal attack yes. But I know lots of annoying dudes I could describe the same way
Lol calling his comments misogynistic would be admitting that women are inherently annoying to listen to. So verdict; yes, misogynistic lmao
He does have a point, this woman has being on the attack from day one. She shows no support especially in a time like this,just seems she is all about politics not the people in a pandemic
What does miso soup have anything to do with it?
You may not agree with everything that Ford has said or done but let's face it, he's done a pretty damn good job at keeping Ontario in relatively good shape during the pandemic! No one can take that away from him, especially compared to other nations!
He has NOTHING to apologize for!
Ugh...... Hearing all this bullshit from the media and people who think his comments were 'sexist' and 'misogynistic' is like hearing nails on a chalkboard! How pathetic and petty people have become 🙄
Never heard this guy attack a mans voice. Amazing to me that more don’t attack his whining “you guys need to behave “ when COVID numbers surge. I guess it’s all good if you the “leader “
WoW, for CTV to label those comments misogynistic just goes to prove what a biased and and bought media outlet they are. Sorry, that’s not journalism. Shame on you CTV!!
Time for Dougie to apologize or resign. Hes an abomination. VoteFordOut2022
I yell at her on the TV when she talks on the news, if Doug pulled a COVID cure out of his butt she'd scream it's too late. Nothing but chirping give it a rest.
Oh come on! I’m a woman and a feminist and I am sick and tired of the language police. For one the stated intention behind this policing does not actually lead to good results. Get a spine and focus on things that really make a difference.
Rude and unprofessional yes but misogynistic absolutely not. Although, i do agree with the Premier, instead of criticizing all the time offer suggestions and work together that’s what the people of Ontario need. More collaboration on how to get through this pandemic.
She doesn't speak for all the women of Ontario... She annoys me too!
When pushed Ford is a Ford. Nothing else.
AndreaHorwath Nails on a chalkboard() in my mind is just an unpleasant sound. I'd say that to anyone, man or woman, because both men and women have fingernails. Really don't understand your angle.
Listening to Trudeau is also like listening to nails scrape across the chalkboard.
most women in ontario think horvat is setting a weak example for women, frieland doesnt whine like a child demanding candy
Don't apologize ford. There only words and she needs thicker skin
Uhm....am I missing something?!? What part of his comment was sexist or untrue?!?
Honestly, she is, along with most of the NDP , extremely annoying!! Although not the best choice of works, I have to agree with him. These sessions are such a waste of time. All they do is go back and forth, over and over!! Nothing gets accomplished or changed... 🙄
Fake News. So our Prime Minister can elbow females, but Ford can't say anyone's. Sorry just sounding off with no contribution or solution is annoying and it has nothing to do with a person's sex.
Sexist would be to say “ you sound like an old lady with sore tits!”
I am so sick of hearing Andrea's whining about everything, when she obviously could not do any better. This has nothing to do with her being a woman! She needs to stop using her gender as a weapon and playing the victim.
...what can Ontarians expect from a Hog_Town PIG who shits in his own trough? OntarioNDP OntarioGreens cdnpoli
I think they both need to get over themselves. No it was not a sexist remark but it was not professional either I wish all parties would be collaborative instead of critiquing People are anxious enough and don’t need leaders who sound like kids on a playground
Think this premier should control his comments during question period , makes him look like a school boy not getting his way.. and oh yes ALL THOSE EMPTY SEATS IN THE HOUSE i hope their not getting paid for not attending work.. or is that a different set of standards for them.
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Nails on a chalkboard is misogynist?
Okay and? Trudeau wore blackface and dressed up as an Indian and he’s still the Prime Minister lol. Those without sin cast the first stone.
Horwath blows hot air everyday, never offering solutions, just laying blame. Misogynist attack? True, she lays one on Doug daily..
He shows his true colours just often enough not to trust him.
Premier is looking quite tanned.
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Fill out a hurt feelings report and move on.
I’m sorry but he’s right. She is very annoying. I hate hearing her speak
Slow news day. What a waste of time this issue is.
OMG. No surprise that of course she immediately decries sexism.
So classless and unprofessional. Typical of a bully and someone who only knows how to defend himself with slurs.
I thought he was great! Called her out ! Had to be done!!!👍🏼☺️
Must’ve been a slow news day if that’s all we’ve got! Keep up the good work Doug. Andrea has been whining like that in the background for a number of years never has any concrete plan just whines about everything somebody else does.🤔🤔👍👍🇨🇦🇨🇦
This is BS ... 'NAILS ON A CHALKBOARD' can refer to any gender ... its the sound that's annoying. Like listening to Horvath ... over and over and over.
Tf cares about what he calls her.
I would have said worse! Like a budgie sitting on your shoulder constantly yapping just to be heard
It is unfortunate to see leftist double standards ripping their clothes off because someone tells them the truth of what they are
More importantly, what would horvath do differently other than hurl her own insults?
Cause he gives a shit!!
Ford is 100% correct, the opposition’s job is to criticize but common sense should prevail not the wailing of a hyena
Oh please She’s been useless nagging throughout this whole pandemic she’s being paid sitting on her butt while everyone else even other parties have joined together to help so yes she’s been annoying & was finally called out & why doesn’t she call him premier? She’s disrespectful
Shut up Andrea
Members are not allowed to call eachother liars, even if it's true. Everyone knows what the Fords are like. The real insult is how many Canadians back this pos.
I’m pretty sure men have finger nails too. Personally I don’t see this comment as sexist.
Where is the misogynistic comment? The “nails on the chalkboard” remark was about Horvak constantly criticizing the governments plans. 😂
I don't understand how 'nails on a chalkboard' is misogynistic? Genuinely confused?
NDP are always complaining about everything. They make me think of karens . NDP, stoplooking at everything as a negative this will never help you in the next elections. fordnation is trying his best to help everyone to the newborns to the elderly.
Don't apologize. She is critical all the time and has shown zero gives for Ontarians. Simply put, she was told the truth and it hurt her poor feelings. Move on !
Boo hoo. How is that sexist? NDP just needed some press so people think of this irrelevant party
Read this article 5 times and still can’t find the “misogynistic” part🤦🏻♂️🤔
Not the first time
The only group he's under fire from is the Liberal media who take shots at him every day. Nails on a chalkboard has been said for 75 years and has zero to do with gender. Canadians not named Karen know this and are not outraged in the least
Come on... we expected more from him?
When is voting day? I can't take this man much longer.
Resorting to attacking her voice is a sign of his weakness and misogyny. He has no defensible argument for his policies so he creates a distraction. We're all now talking about his misogynist attack instead of his policy choices.
OMG when is the sensitivity going to end. Some ppls voice are very irritating. Get over it already
Such a fresh simile for a drug dealing grade 10 dropout to come up with.... onpoli FordfailedOntario
My lord. If what he said is misogynistic then everyone. People take it too far nowadays.
I’m not a Ford fan but can someone tell me how this is “misogynist”, like at all?
OMG.... she does sound like that. People are way too sensitive these days. Geez
Men have nails too!
I am a woman and in no way was what fordnation sexist... I wasn’t even close to offended !!! He owes no apologies ! You may want to look into new reporters though if you thought your reporter trying to spin this story into drama that isn’t there was worth while 🙄😑😒 growupctv
They all behave like children. What is new?
What a crackhead ford is
VoteFordOut2022
He did this to the Woman Councilors in Toronto City Hall when he was a ward Councilor. Remeber when a female Councilor disagreed with his brother then Mayor Rob Ford. Doug ran her down. Charged into her and knocked her down to the ground.
I would say that to man or a women.
TBro1981 Guess the headline was to attract readers? Rude, uncalled for....yes. misogynist is a little over the top.
Good to see he's the same tiny drug dealing wanna be bully he was in school.
The guy is not my favorite but that is not even close a misogynistic comment.
Debate can be quite intense at times . Clearly feelings have been hurt in this case .
Oh... please... move on.
Ford has no reason to apologize. It is great to criticize, it is very different to be in charge these days. nails
please womansplain to me how that is misogynist? Scratching a blackboard? Only women do that?
Jaws movie character Quint... nails on a chalkboard... great scene. Not sexist, not misogynistic.
he isn't wrong- Horwath never talks about solutions. She just complains.
Not at all... I actually agree with Ford.
Oh get over it, she can say whatever she wants and no one calls her out on it? Let’s get on with the vaccines and get them into peoples arms!
Truth hurt Andrea!
Ever notice whenever anyone criticizes anything Ford government does he attacks them without even trying to see or even grasp the fact they may have legitimate complaints of him and his policies Sounds like a certain ex president we know
I am a woman and I fail to see where the sexist part comes in.
It's a shame what the NDP have become. A racist, sexist, liberal serving party. Why do they exist?
Politics aside, that wasn’t misogynistic. Just because it came from a male to a female doesn’t make it misogyny. We need to stop using the word so loosely in 2021. Some pple actually experience misogyny and this doesn’t make the cut! Not today!
Politics is a bloody sport, if Horvath can’t take the bump and grind, she should get out!
Calling fingernails on the blackboard misogynistic is an insult to every junior high school boy who terrorized the class with that noise.
I am a women there is nothing wrong with saying that to anyone. MY Goodness we are getting silly .
How is this a misogynist attack? Has nothing to do with misogyny - fordnation is describing what her voice sounds like and how she irritates him. This is well within the rules of parliamentary debate. If AndreaHorwath is such a snowflake then she should get out of politics.
Misogynist ? There is a few mins of my life I won’t get back from reading this triggered click bait article.
yawn
I think Ford did the right things and said the right words.
He’s a goner!
Why the quotations -it was nothing other than misogyny at work.
I mean...idiot opened his mouth, but in no sense was it directed at her because she was a female. The context was “stop complaining and help us fix the problem, listening to you all complain and not come to the table with solutions is like listening to nails on a chalkboard”
Sounds like someone’s feelings got hurt.
Oh STFU AndreaHorwath ... there was nothing misogynistic to the statement fordnation made... its quite true actually cause nails on a chalk board are quite annoying, JUST LIKE YOU ARE!
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He accused her of not supporting the people of Ontario 🙄 Strongest 'pot calling the kettle black' vibe I've seen in a while. Close to 4,000 dead in LTC and his top priority is Walmart profits.
Anyone sticking up for this blowhards personal attack (while he was collecting pay from you) needs to consider how this would go if said in a court room. Government is a job where the work is talking. Thats why theres rules about it, so the MPs keep working.
Lol! I’m a woman and that was NOT a misogynist attack. It’s political bickering and if she can give it, then learn to take it or get out of the kitchen.
Isn't it incredible that, when he should be helping Ontarians affected by the pandemic, the premier instead finds time to be rude to women?
Who’s winning the oppressed olympics today?
Not a great comment, but for the OntarioNDP and AndreaHorwath to stretch this to make it about women is embarrassing. It has zero to do with sex. Literally not one thing can correlate to her being a woman
You people are sick, there was nothing mysoginistic about what he said.
Lol misogynist.....weak ass society we live in now is what it is
Neither of them are listening to people of Ontario... They're both Karens in my eyes. They let people who lost their livelihood and everyone that works for them go into depression and a suicidal state just to save a specific group of people.
Thats all he said? Im no fan of his....but this is a fucking reach people
It was stupid and unprofessional but to suggest it was 'misogynist' is even more disrespectful to women than his response to her opposition was
Horrowath should resign in disgrace !
How in the living fuck is 'It's like listening to nails on a chalkboard listening to you.' a 'misogynist attack'?!?! Holy shit..