Ontario premier Ford, Overrides judge who thought he could tell him what to do.

It always ticks me off when a judge appointed to his/her job will interfere with the government we elected. What is the point to voting if a judge has more power.

Premier Doug Ford's government will for the first time in Ontario's history use the notwithstanding clause of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms to override a court ruling, and his supporters will be cheering him on today.

Among many grassroots conservatives, there has long been a current of anger about "activist judges" whom they believe are overstepping their roles by shaping laws and policies through their decisions.
•Ford to use notwithstanding clause to cut size of Toronto city council
•Swift reaction to Doug Ford's 'notwithstanding' move


Ford tapped into that sentiment Monday with his criticism of Justice Edward Belobaba's ruling that found the government's move to slash the size of Toronto city council during the campaign for next month's election violated the Constitution. Ford called the decision unacceptable and said, "I was elected. He was appointed."
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Wish more politicians in the states would do this. Too many activist judges down here trying to legislate from the bench.

Trump needs to do this.

Ford Nation!

ON judge thought he could pull 9th circuit style bullshit

Belobaba? Is that French? :)

Go dougie