Ontario Premier Doug Ford in the Ontario Legislature in Toronto on March 24.Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is selling his private government jet just days after the purchase was revealed publicly.
The pre-owned 2016 Challenger 650, made by Quebec company Bombardier Inc., cost $28.9-million. The purchase was finalized last week.
The decision to buy a jet for the Premier’s travel set off a wave of criticism, with opposition members nicknaming it the gravy plane.
In a statement on Sunday, Mr. Ford said he heard the concerns.
Ontario buys used $28.9-million private jet for Doug Ford
“Despite the best of intentions, I have heard and agree that now is not the right time for the expense of a government plane. The province is working with Bombardier and other partners to sell the plane as quickly as possible,” he said.
“I will continue the work of building relationships with business and political leaders, both across Canada and in the United States, to fight tariffs, attract investments and create jobs for Ontario workers.”