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SARAH JAMA flouted the Speaker’s order to exit the chamber as the keffiyeh standoff continues, while DOUG FORD and JUSTIN TRUDEAU teamed up to unveil the $15-billion Honda EV deal. But first — could there actually be an early election?

BOUNDARIES! — Speculation that Ontarians could go to the polls before the next scheduled election in 2026 is already floating around out there. I know, I know — many of us scoffed. But I’ve got another tidbit that is raising more speculation:

Sources tell me that back in November, when Elections Ontario held its regular meeting with all major political parties, officials informed the government side that if Ontario was to match the new federal boundaries, legislation would have to be passed by the end of this current session.

That would give Elections Ontario ample time to sort out the logistics for 2026. “A change at this juncture would impact multiple stakeholders, including political parties, candidates, constituency associations, vote…