Canada’s political scandal has reached a new peak with the federal government formally charging Ontario Premier Doug Ford with crimes against the public. The charges stem from comments Ford made live on air during a recent television interview.
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In a statement released Monday morning, Justice Minister David Lammetti said Ford’s comments were “threatening, inflammatory and damaging to public order.”
“The Government of Canada will not tolerate such remarks, which undermine the foundations of democracy and tolerance,” Lammetti emphasized. “We call on Prime Minister Ford to resign immediately to ensure stability and unity in our country.”
While the content of Ford’s comments were not disclosed, it is reported that they related to immigration and human rights policy.
In a press release, the Ontario government denied the allegations and called them “politically motivated” and “baseless.” Premier Ford has refused to resign and said he will continue in office.
This scandal has led to strong criticism of Ford from the opposition, which is demanding the resignation of the Prime Minister. Many Canadian citizens have also expressed their displeasure with Ford’s comments, finding them unacceptable.
This political crisis is expected to continue and could lead to an early election in Ontario.
