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Doug Ford, the traditionally outspoken premier of Canada's largest province Ontario, has yet to comment publicly on the deal.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

Some speculated his success came from useful close relationships, including with the brother of former premier Wen Jiabao.

From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026

Carney could also face pushback on any concessions on dairy, especially in Quebec, where the premier, Christine Fréchette, has said supply management is non-negotiable.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

At his first press conference as premier, in March 1998, he was asked how he intended to tackle the state-sector overhaul and financial cleanup ahead of him.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

Wrestling was, at the time, a premier sport at the school, coached by a Truman grad who had gone on to compete in college.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

"The prime minister has asked us, as premiers, as provinces, to return the US alcohol to the shelves," Houston said.

From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026

Chinese people have long harbored a particular affection for their premiers, a habit of pinning hopes on the country’s No. 2 official even as the true seat of power lies elsewhere.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

The short audience is known as "kissing hands" - although in practice, these days male premiers simply bow and shake hands with the monarch after accepting their offer to form a government.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

The decision to pull American liquor off the shelves by some premiers was "a heat of the moment" response, she said, that in this case brought an accidental positive - bringing more production to Canada.

From BBC ● May 28, 2026

They were feted by premiers and emirs and entertained at embassies and consulates as they made their way back west to Palermo, Sicily, where they boarded another tanker for the homeward passage.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik