As we approach this Thursday's provincial election, there's something that's been quite under the radar. Doug Ford's big investments in EV battery deals, which cost billions, aren't really being talked about. The opposition isn't bringing it up, and Ford’s not making a big deal out of it either.

Why the quiet? Well, Donald Trump's focus on fossil fuels has kind of overshadowed green energy efforts. Now, any push to help the planet and invest in renewables is brushed off as "woke" stuff. What's interesting, though, is that the federal Liberals and Ford's government have actually teamed up to invest in Ontario's green sector—something you don’t see often.

It was a move everyone agreed on when the U.S. was more supportive. But now, with those days gone, there’s this odd silence on an issue that might become a big challenge for Ford in the future. Even as he looks set for a big win this week, I wonder how this will all play out.

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