Ford defends jail expansion plan to address overcrowding issues | Unpublished
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Publication Date: April 15, 2026 - 06:49

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Ford defends jail expansion plan to address overcrowding issues

April 15, 2026

Ontario Premier Doug Ford defended his government's plan to build many more jails, saying the billions in cost will be worth it and will help keep communities safer.



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