A monkey wrench in summer plans

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It’s last-day-of-school vibes at the Pink Palace, and MPPs are going out with a bang. Here’s the latest.

Throwing a monkey wrench into plans for the House to recess early after today’s proceedings is the threat of a TTC strike — and there’s a chance we might be back sooner than September.

Labour pains: Premier DOUG FORD isn’t saying much about his game plan — namely, back-to-work legislation — should transit workers walk off the job on Friday.

“Let’s just avoid it at all costs,” Ford told reporters during cabinet in’s and out’s on Wednesday, adding that he won’t address “hypothetical” questions and noting that a strike could cost “billions.” Transportation Minister PRABMEET SARKARIA and Government House Leader PAUL CALANDRA were just as wishy-washy.

Ford waxes philosophical: The Premier did weigh in on the recent court ruling that struck down the Liberal-era law deeming TTC workers an essential service as unconstitutional — therefore restoring their right to strike. For…