Ford Propels Fiery Debate Over ‘Activist’ Judges in Ontario
Monday, May 5, 2025, 7:21 pm
Heated opinions have flared following Premier Doug Ford’s trenchant remarks aimed at so-called overzealous judges. Public correspondence and opinion pieces alike dissect his controversial comments, exposing deep divides over judicial accountability and reform in the province’s justice system—all while the debate rages with a touch of ironic wit.
JUDICIAL ACCOUNTABILITY Re “Ford: Judges ‘a joke'” (The Canadian Press, May 1): You’ve got to love Doug Ford. He not only calls them as he sees them, he calls them out publicly. Judges in this province have proven case after case that they are weak and soft on crime — ask the families who have […]
We shouldn't pretend justice system isn't infiltrated with politics with bike-lanes decision most recent example
WATCH: Who should make the final call on homeless encampments and bikes – judges or the elected government? Sun political columnist Brian Lilley and Postmedia columnist Adam Zivo discuss it. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the Editor for…
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