During the campaign, Liberal Leader Mark Carney said his party would streamline project reviews, but keep the industrial carbon levy, emissions cap and review legislation. 

It predicts that the economy will contract at an annualized rate of 5.6% in the second quarter.

Ford said he doesn't care about political stripe and will work with anyone who has Ontario's best interests at heart.

The province has issued a request for proposals for a study to determine the feasibility of a tunnel and several other options including an elevated highway, adding more lanes and truck-only lanes.

Four teams had been shortlisted and invited to respond to the RFP in October. All submitted bids by the RFP closing date.