Doug Ford and the OPP’s commissioner have criticized the bail system. At the funeral for a slain OPP officer on Wednesday, Premier Doug Ford promised to keep backing the blue. "As premier — I've said this many times — I will always, always have your back," he told police gathered at the funeral. OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique demanded changes to Ontario's bail system after the killing. https://t.co/91l5PO0nDM — Doug Ford (@fordnation) September 22, 2021The bail system is the responsibility of the federal government, falling under the Criminal Code.

Source: CBC News January 05, 2023 09:37 UTC