The Globe and Mail reports in its Thursday edition that Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he has heard love for Canada on his trip to Texas this week, where he is meeting with businesses and American lawmakers to shore up support for his province's industries and advocate against tariffs. The Globe's Laura Stone writes that trip is taking place as crucial trade talks between Canada and the United States get under way. In Dallas on Wednesday, the Premier said his meetings have so far been "very positive, very friendly, very welcoming," and he is hearing a renewed interest in investing in Ontario and the country. The Premier is on a three-day trip to Texas that has included stops in Houston and Dallas, with more meetings scheduled on Thursday in Austin. The meetings have included Waste Management, Westlake, Mitsubishi, McKesson and Toyota. He has also met with Republican representatives. Opposition parties, however, say Mr. Ford should focus on the problems in his own province. They argue that his interventions are ineffective at stopping tariffs and may even be harmful to the Canada-U.S. relationship. Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles said Mr. Ford likes to "cosplay Captain Canada," but refuses to deal with issues at home.