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Premier Doug Ford blasted Toronto Mayor John Tory and council for wasteful spending habits as the dispute with the city over provincial funding intensified Tuesday.

“If John Tory spent as much time going through the city’s finances as he does worrying about the colour of the Toronto sign, he would be able to find some efficiencies and deliver some value for taxpayers’ dollars,” Ford said in a statement.

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The mayor routinely tweets about the colour of the iconic Toronto sign outside City Hall, most recently announcing the letters would be green Monday in acknowledgement of Children’s Mental Health Week.

The characteristically mild Tory lashed out this week at the Ford government, accusing them of putting important public health services like children’s breakfast programs and vaccinations at risk with a cut to provincial funding.

Ontario Treasury Board President Peter Bethlenfalvy said Tuesday that his government is trying to protect the most vital services as it attempts to eliminate a $15-billion deficit it inherited from the previous Liberal government.