"Ford stated that Smyth's presence in the legislature was due to CP24 not wanting her anymore, asserting, 'Bottom line, simple, that's why she's down here.' He continued, 'You think there could be anything else? That is the facts. That is the truth. It hurts, doesn't it? It hurts when you aren't wanted.'"
"Liberal MPP Smyth responded to Ford's comments by saying, 'You shouldn't talk to anybody that way.' She emphasized the need for respect in political discourse, highlighting the inappropriateness of personal insults in the legislature."
During a debate regarding a law limiting public access to records, Premier Doug Ford insulted Liberal MPP Stephanie Smyth, suggesting her political presence was due to being unwanted by her previous employer. This comment drew significant backlash from opposition parties, who demanded an apology. The debate primarily focused on amendments to a budget bill that would restrict freedom-of-information access to the premier and cabinet members. Speaker Donna Skelly cautioned against personal attacks but did not require Ford to retract his statement.
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