The bail system isn’t under Ford’s direct control — it’s largely a federal responsibility. So, why is he focusing on it instead of issues firmly under his control?
Published Jul 7, 2025 at 9:01pm
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, speaks with Premier of Ontario Doug Ford following the First Minister’s Meeting in Saskatoon, Sask., Monday, June 2, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards
When Premier Doug Ford steps to a podium and demands tougher federal bail laws, he’s speaking to real public concerns. Gun violence, property crime, and fears of repeat offenders are top of mind for Ontarians, as many polls showed during the provincial election.
But there’s one problem: the bail system isn’t under Ford’s direct control: it’s largely a federal responsibility.
Still, Ford keeps talking about it.
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