Notwithstanding everyone, Ford steamrolls ahead

But the long-term implications of Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s unilateral political heist cannot be ignored.

The long-term implications of Ontario Premier Doug Ford's unilateral political heist cannot be ignored. The haste with which the premier is moving to override the courts via the use of the notwithstanding clause is a risky ploy which will create other problems. Some see it as a blatant misuse of power, writes Sheila Copps. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY SHEILA COPPS

September 17, 2018

OTTAWA—Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s municipal hijack is likely to be just the beginning of a tumultuous four-year ride. It matters little that he will throw Toronto municipal elections into a tailspin because the majority of the people will not even bother to vote. The rest of a province will s...

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