Doug Ford floats idea of electing judges in rant on bail reform

We don’t need tough judges — we need Doug Ford to learn the law

Objection! A retired Ontario judge responds to the premier's self-proclaimed 'rant' about his perceived problems with the Canadian justice system

Despite Doug Ford’s tough talk no U.S.-style election of judges planned for Ontario, attorney general says

Ford's attack about "unelected" judges followed a court injunction that temporarily halted the removal of several bike lanes in Toronto.

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

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. The bill will include proposed reforms aimed at strengthening the collection process for forfeited bail, support a thoro…

Doug Ford floats idea of electing judges during 'rant' on bail reform

Ontario Premier blasted judges whom he perceives as being soft on crime, and suggested offering them payouts to retire early.

Doug Ford's judges 'rant' again sparks fears over judicial independence

Premier mused about electing judges and publicly posting justices’ bail records

‘What right do they have?’: Ford lashes out at judiciary, saying perhaps judges should be elected

Ontario Premier Doug Ford lashed out Wednesday against “terrible, bleeding-heart” judges who he claimed are blocking the government’s agenda, musing that perhaps judges in Ontario should be elected so that they are more responsive to public sentiment.