Ford government to limit debate, skip public hearings on bill to scrap speed cameras

Ford government cuts hearings, debates on bills to fast-track training centres, ban speed cameras

On Wednesday, the PCs voted to expedite the passage process for three of its bills

Safer streets need more than just speed cameras

Dearbourne Boulevard, a four-lane collector street designated a community safety zone Last week, while visiting Brampton, I came across one of the hundreds municipal speed enforcement cameras that Premier Doug Ford’s government wants to rip out across the province. The camera, on a four-lane collector street in Bramalea, is in a residential area, adjacent to several parks, including a pathway to a local public school, in an area designated a com…

Ford government fast-tracks bill to scrap speed cameras

Premier Doug Ford’s government is facing criticism for moving to limit debate and public input on three major pieces of legislation, including one that would end the province’s speed camera program. Government House Leader Steve Clark introduced a motion to fast-track the bills, which also include labour and emergency management reforms, bypassing the committee stage typically reserved for public consultation and amendments. Premier Ford has rep…

Newmarket driver who nearly hit child urges Premier Ford to keep speed cameras - South Asian Daily

After a terrifying near miss with a young cyclist outside a Newmarket elementary school, local resident Steve Harper is pleading with Premier Doug Ford to abandon his plan to ban speed cameras — and instead expand their use in school and community safety zones.On the morning of Oct. 21, Harper was driving his Volvo along Lorne Avenue near Stuart Scott Public School, where the speed limit is 30 km/h. Moving at just 20 km/h due to heavy morning co…

Ford government to limit debate, skip public hearings on bill to scrap speed cameras – 105.9 The Region

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government is proposing to limit debate and avoid public input on three pieces of legislation, including one that would end the province’s speed camera program. Government House Leader Steve Clark is proposing to fast track a red tape reduction bill that includes banning speed cameras, a labour bill and an emergency management bill. Clark’s proposal indicates the government plans to stop any further debate a…