Ontario’s Ford Proposes Bail Reforms, Vows to Hire ‘Tough on Crime’ Judges

Ontario’s Ford Proposes Bail Reforms, Vows to Hire ‘Tough on Crime’ Judges
Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks at an announcement in Toronto on Jan. 13, 2025. The Canadian Press/Chris Young
Jennifer Cowan
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Premier Doug Ford is proposing changes to strengthen Ontario’s bail system while criticizing “bleeding heart” judges for failing to keep violent repeat offenders behind bars.

Ford visited Peel Regional Police headquarters in Mississauga on April 30 to announce bail reform measures that will be part of an upcoming justice bill.