Toronto’s Plan to Decriminalize Hard Drugs an ‘Absolute Disaster,’ Says Ontario Premier

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Economic Development Minister Vic Fedeli look on as the legislature resumes at Queen's Park in Toronto on Feb. 21, 2023. The Canadian Press/Frank Gunn

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has vowed to fight Toronto’s plan to decriminalize hard drugs, calling it an “absolute disaster” for the city.

“Craziest thing I’ve ever heard,” Mr. Ford said. “Go out to Vancouver, go out to San Francisco.”