Ford and Carney patch things up after EV dispute, Eglinton Crosstown finally gets an opening date, and Ryan Wedding appears in court
Doug Ford and Mark Carney met and were later photographed sharing pizza, officials announced an opening date for the long-delayed Eglinton Crosstown LRT, and Ryan Wedding pleaded not guilty in California.
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By Torontoer Staff
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney met Monday and were photographed leaving a local pizza franchise together, a public sign the two are moving past a recent clash over a proposed Chinese electric vehicle investment. The meeting marks a tone change after tensions that drew federal and provincial attention.
Separately, officials set a long-awaited opening date for the Eglinton Crosstown light rail transit line after more than a decade of planning and delays. And in international legal news, former athlete Ryan Wedding pleaded not guilty during his first California court appearance.
Ford and Carney meet after Chinese EV dispute
The public meeting between Premier Ford and Mark Carney, who now works in the private sector, was brief but visible. They left the venue together after ordering pizza, a scene that local media framed as a small act signalling de-escalation between the two figures who had publicly disagreed over an electric vehicle investment involving Chinese partners.
The dispute had created political friction at multiple levels of government. Ford had openly criticised elements of the proposed deal, while Carney, through his role in the investment community, was seen as supportive of private capital flows that include Chinese partners. The meeting does not erase policy differences, but it does appear to have reduced immediate public rancour.
Both sides have been careful in public comments. The premier's office and Carney's representatives described the meeting as constructive, and said they discussed economic opportunities and the importance of maintaining open channels between investors and provincial decision makers.
Eglinton Crosstown LRT gets an opening date after years of delay
City and provincial officials announced a firm opening date for the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, the long-delayed transit project that has been in various stages of construction and planning for more than a decade. The announcement follows months of negotiation over timelines, testing and local readiness.
The Crosstown has been a focal point for frustrations about major transit projects in Toronto. Cost overruns, contractor disputes and repeated schedule changes caused tension between the city, Metrolinx and the province. Sources close to the file said the latest timeline reflects completion of final testing and safety certifications.
Transit advocates welcomed a confirmed date but urged that the rollout be followed by reliable service and clear communication. Riders and community groups have also pointed to problems on other new lines as cautionary examples, saying early operational issues can shape public perception for years.
Ryan Wedding pleads not guilty in first California appearance
Ryan Wedding, the former athlete facing charges related to international drug trafficking, entered a not guilty plea during his first court appearance in California. The arraignment followed his recent arrest and extradition matters that have been the subject of international reporting.
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Prosecutors have presented evidence in other filings that allege a significant role in organised trafficking. Defence counsel has not publicly detailed a strategy beyond the not guilty plea. The case remains in pretrial stages and further hearings are expected to sort through evidence, jurisdictional questions and extradition-related claims.
What to watch next
- Any follow-up statements from the premier's office or Carney's representatives clarifying policy or business commitments
- Operational updates and service plans for the Eglinton Crosstown as testing moves to revenue service
- Upcoming court dates and pretrial motions in the Ryan Wedding case
These three developments highlight different layers of public life: political signalling between senior figures, the practical challenges of bringing major urban infrastructure into service, and the cross-border complexities of criminal prosecutions. Each story will continue to evolve in the coming weeks.
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