Ontario Premier Doug Ford's plan to expand the jail system is intended to address overcrowding and improve community safety.

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford is defending a plan to expand the jail system to address overcrowding, arguing that the high costs will be justified by increased community safety.

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Parent: Criminal Justice SystemEntity: Jail ExpansionImpact: negativeDate: Apr 15, 2026Target: Ontario Premier Doug Ford's plan to expand the jail system

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Ford defends jail expansion plan to address overcrowding issues
Ontario Premier Doug Ford defended his government's plan to build many more jails, saying the billions in cost will be worth it and will help keep communities safer.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/doug-ford-defends-jail-expansion-plan-9.7164241?cmp=rss

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Ford defends jail expansion plan to address overcrowding issues
Ontario Premier Doug Ford defended his government's plan to build many more jails, saying the billions in cost will be worth it and will help keep communities safer.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/doug-ford-defends-jail-expansion-plan-9.7164241?cmp=rss

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