“With respect to the boards that we have under supervision, they’re not going to be turned back until they’re on the right path, full stop,” he said. “If it takes one year, two years, three years, 10 years, I don’t care.”

A Progressive Conservative source, who asked not to be identified because they're not authorized to speak publicly on the matter, said the government is "working right now on changes" to the manual to incorporate emerging technologies.

Speaking to reporters Tuesday at Queen’s Park, Ford confirmed that the province could expropriate the city’s share of the airport lands if municipal officials block the plan.

Much of Dixon’s focus will build on a sweeping report released in December examining intimate partner violence, sexual violence and other forms of gender-based violence. The report followed extensive hearings that included testimony from experts, service providers and survivors.