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Author: Isaac Callan
Publication Date: May 4, 2026 - 11:13

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Ford government planning new powers for transit constables to deal with drug use

May 4, 2026
Solicitor General Michael Kerzner teased new legislative changes he said would let special constables issue tickets to people using drugs on public transit.


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