We can have a debate about whether the Ford government is doing enough on this file, but at least Ford is offering to look at policing and root causes. “We’re putting $3.8 billion into mental health, unprecedented amounts of money,” Ford said. Ford also disputed the idea that his government isn’t acting on these issues proactively before people get in trouble with the law, pointing to what he called historic investments. He called for a three-pronged approach to arrest those accused of committing violent crimes, to ensure stiff sentences for those convicted and to provide treatment and support for those who need help with mental health or addictions. “We can’t have the bad guys shooting up the streets and all of a sudden going in front of the courts and getting let out literally the next day,” Ford said Tuesday. He also called out the lenient justice system that practices a form of catch and release with criminals. Premier Doug Ford said his heart breaks for the Magalhaes family over the loss of their son. But if someone is acting out violently against other members of society, the priority has to be protecting society. You could argue the system also failed O’Brien-Tobin who apparently has mental health and addiction problems. That’s a failure of the system to keep the public safe. O’Brien-Tobin was also allegedly in breach of probation in Newfoundland, he had several run-ins with the law here in Toronto, and he faced a prohibition order against possessing a gun. This is a man who was released just two weeks before the Saturday stabbing for allegedly stabbing another person. While none of the allegations against him have been tested in court, the current charge tops off a long rap sheet The Toronto Sun’s Brad Hunter has already detailed. Jordan O’Brien-Tobin, just 22 himself, is facing a charge of first-degree murder. Gabriel Magalhaes, described by his family as sweet, shy and hardworking, is now dead. We had another random attack on the subway this past weekend in which a 16-year-old boy - just waiting for his next ride - was allegedly stabbed to death by a man he didn’t know. Yes, I’m talking about city councillor and mayoral candidate Josh Matlow, and yes, I’m talking about Marit Stiles, leader of the increasingly anti-police Ontario NDP. The people who believe the answer to the problem of crime is to defund the police really need to sit down and stop talking. Manage Print Subscription / Tax Receipt.
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