Doug Ford pushes for adopting U.S.-style elected judges
April 30, 2025, 11:21 am
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has stirred controversy with a bold proposal to overhaul the judicial system by electing judges—a radical departure from established norms. Citing a perceived softness on crime, his remarks during a bail reform rant have left critics amused and skeptical about the feasibility of such a drastic change.
Ontario Premier blasted judges whom he perceives as being soft on crime, and suggested offering them payouts to retire early
Ford calls judicial independence a ‘joke,’ suggests Ontario should take over responsibility for the Criminal Code
Ontario Premier Doug Ford blasted judges whom he perceives as being soft on crime, and floated ideas on Wednesday such as electing judges and offering them payouts to retire early.
‘What right do they have?’: Ford lashes out at judiciary, saying perhaps judges should be elected CP24
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