Doug Ford to ban speed cameras in Ontario in populist appeal to suburban voters

25/09/2025 17:45 The Guardian

Canada premier’s move prompts criticism from road safety activists and is likely to cue new showdown with TorontoDoug Ford has announced plans to ban speed cameras in Ontario, describing the devices as an out-of-control “tax grab” in his latest populist appeal to suburban voters.The move prompted criticism from road safety activists and is likely to cue another showdown with Toronto, after the mayor of Canada’s largest city urged councillors to keep the cameras in place, warning that “speed kills”. Continue reading...

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