Doug Ford has some choice words for Jagmeet Singh

Plus, looming Air Canada cancellations and Harris's time to debate Trump [The Star] First Up [By Andy Takagi] By Andy Takagi Good morning. Here’s the latest on Doug Ford’s take on the dissolved NDP-Liberal deal, impending Air Canada cancellations and tonight’s U.S. presidential debate. DON’T MISS Canadian Press/Darren Calabrese politics [Doug Ford called Jagmeet Singh a ‘greedy politician’]( The premier didn’t mince his words when speaking with reporters in Prince Edward County on Monday. Ford, whose Progressive Conservative government has worked closely with the federal Liberals, said Jagmeet Singh was just “blowing smoke” when he tore up the NDP-Liberal supply and confidence agreement last week. “There’s nothing more important to these greedy politicians than collecting a pension,” he said, taking aim at the federal NDP leader. [Here’s what else Ford had to say](. - Flashback: Seven years ago, Ford and Singh appeared on TVO’s “Political Blind Date” series, [where the pair rode bicycles and shared breakfast](. - Meanwhile: Liberal MPs are relaying a message they’re increasingly more and more: [a lot of people are tired of Trudeau]( Canadian Press/Christopher Katsarov labour [Air Canada cancellations could begin as early as Friday]( Are you flying somewhere this week? Be sure to check your flight — Air Canada cancellations could begin as early as Friday as the airline continues to be at loggerheads with the Air Line Pilots Association. If a 72-hour strike or lockout notice is issued by either party on Sunday, the airline said it will progressively cancel flights, completely suspending operations by Sept. 18. [Here’s what you need to know](. - Booking problems? Air Canada is allowing free rebooking of flights between Sept. 15 and Sept. 23. - What the pilots want: Better pay rates that are competitive with U.S. wages, quality-of-life provisions and retirement benefits. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images u.s. politics [What Kamala Harris needs to do in tonight’s debate with Donald Trump]( A debate has already ended one presidential candidacy — now it’s Kamala Harris’s turn to take on Donald Trump in a war of words. Tonight’s debate will be Harris’ first big chance to put more distance between her and Trump in the polls as her current lead narrows. [Allan Woods has some tips for Harris’s big night](. - Fight card: 90-minutes, on ABC News, beginning at 9 p.m. EST. Star subscribers can catch a livestream on the Star’s website. [Here’s what else you need to know](. WHAT ELSE [Over one million people in Ontario have visited a food bank over the past year]( a new report has found. Should Ontario students learn how to sew? How about changing a tire? [The Ford government wants your take](. Is this Ontario nuclear waste dump [a risk to Quebec’s water supply]( Another NDP MPP is jumping ship to [try running in the next federal election](. Allegations about an Oct. 7 anniversary attack are [raising concerns over a “dangerous trend of terrorist activity.”]( An NDP candidate’s leaflet featuring Palestinian flag is [drawing criticism from Conservatives](. An Israeli court rejected Netanyahu’s [request to block the screening of a TIFF documentary](. Peter Nygard was [sentenced to 11 years in prison for Toronto sex assaults](. Apple’s new iPhone will jump headfirst into AI. [Here are the biggest takeaways from Monday’s announcement](. From JLo to Daisy Edgar-Jones, [here are the best-dressed stars on the TIFF red carpets](. Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette is [downplaying speculation he won’t re-sign with Toronto](. Not a big fan of the Toronto Sceptres name? [It just might grow on you — here’s why](. POV Lance McMillan/The Star [Doug Ford won’t let Toronto use cameras to get traffic moving. The city should do it anyway.]( CLOSE-UP Toronto Star Photo Archive TORONTO: James Earl Jones, whose voice is forever ingrained in the childhood memories of millions, has died. Pictured in Toronto in 1987, the 93-year-old was a pioneer with a long, illustrious career, having voiced Mufasa in “The Lion King,” Darth Vader in “Star Wars” and being one of the first Black actors in a continuing role on a daytime drama. [Here’s how the world will remember him](. Thank you for reading. You can reach me and the First Up team at [firstup@thestar.ca](mailto:firstup@thestar.ca?source=newsletter&utm_source=ts_nl&utm_medium=emailutm_email=6C53B63A8E3FAD70AD4EF13004527437&utm_campaign=frst_1906). I’ll see you back here tomorrow. If you're not enjoying these emails, please tell us how we can make them better by emailing newsletterfeedback@thestar.ca. Or, if you'd prefer, you can unsubscribe from this newsletter by clicking the first link below. [Unsubscribe From This Newsletter]( [Sign Up for More Newsletters and Email Alerts]( [View in Browser]( Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. 8 Spadina Avenue, 10th Floor, Toronto, ON M5V 0S8. 416-367-2000 [PRIVACY POLICY](