The newly elected PC MPPs gathered at Queen's Park for their first meeting as the largest caucus since the 1990s.
The dozens of members of provincial parliament will form the new government once premier-designate Doug Ford is sworn in on June 29.
There was a celebratory mood as Ford gave his opening caucus speech, re-iterating his priorities as premier.
A celebratory atmosphere here at the first PC caucus meeting as they greet premier-designate Doug Ford. pic.twitter.com/bsLNDjiqu9
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He talked about scrapping the province's cap-and-trade system and lowering gas prices.
Speaking with reporters during a break in the meeting, Ford clarified that he is not going to regulate the price of gas. Last week, he made a threat against gas companies and their sudden price increases.
"We're going to have a frank discussion with the oil companies," Ford said. "And understand they're being watched right now."
Ford also confirmed that nurses and teachers, as well as police and firefighters, are exempt from his public sector hiring freeze.
Premier-designate Doug Ford speaks with reporters as his caucus holds its first meeting, talks about watching “every single penny.” He clarifies that nurses and teachers are exempt from the public sector hiring freeze, as well as police, firefighters. pic.twitter.com/xdeb4JaShE
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