Premier Doug Ford slammed Toronto Mayor John Tory in an open letter Saturday afternoon saying once again that Tory has refused to bring the issue of guns and gangs before city council. In his latest letter to Tory, Ford reiterated the provincial government's investment of $25 million in funding, which will help in providing tools and resources to combat gun violence, but added that more needs to be done. Toronto Mayor John Tory said in his own open letter Friday afternoon that he's committed to matching the $25 million funding by the provincial government. (Christopher Katsarov/Canadian Press)"Once again I implore you to bring the issue of new funding before City Council, on August 20th or shortly thereafter. Ford closed Saturday's letter saying he was looking forward to a response by Tory and hinted at possible changes that may come due to the upcoming municipal election.

Source: CBC News August 18, 2018 23:37 UTC