The Doug Ford government is scrapping an Ontario law that provides financial help to the victims of violent crime. Legislation to repeal the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act is contained in the 194-page bill tabled as part of Finance Minister Vic Fedeli's budget on Thursday. The Ford government's budget bill would also dissolve Ontario's Criminal Injuries Compensation Board, the tribunal that has awarded financial assistance to crime victims since 1971. CBC News asked spokespersons for Ford and Attorney General Caroline Mulroney on Friday to explain why the government is making the move, but has not received a response. (CBC)The government has plans "that will reduce administrative costs to provide financial assistance to victims," according to a passage in Fedeli's budget.

Source: CBC News April 12, 2019 17:30 UTC