Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford sparked controversy after a report surfaced where he allegedly joked about sending home invaders to the electric chair. Ford's spokesperson denies that he supports the death penalty, stating the comment was a poor-taste joke made out of frustration with the federal government's bail system. Ford has pledged to amend the Criminal Code to tighten bail rules and keep violent offenders incarcerated. Opposition parties have condemned the remark, with Ontario Liberal Party Leader Bonnie Crombie drawing comparisons to former US President Donald Trump.
Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford speaks at a campaign even at BWXT Precision Manufacturing Inc, in Oakville, Ontario, on Monday February 10, 2025.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris YoungProgressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford does not support the death penalty , a spokesperson said in a statement Thursday night., which reported that Ford said, “I send ‘em right to sparky” while talking about home invaders during his speech to the London Police Service’s gala on Jan. 29.
“The premier does not support capital punishment but rather firmly believes more needs to be done to keep violent and repeat offenders behind bars where they belong,” Lee said.
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