"During a debate about a law that restricts public access to the records of the premier, cabinet ministers and their staff, Premier Doug Ford insulted MPP Stephanie Smyth by saying the reason she is in the legislature is because 'CP24 didn't want her anymore.'"
"Smyth, who worked for decades as a broadcast journalist before entering politics, questioned Ford's accountability, prompting his insulting remarks that were met with outcry from opposition members."
"After the incident, Ford reached out to Smyth to apologize for his comments, which she accepted, expressing hope for a focus on debating issues in the next legislative session."
Premier Doug Ford insulted MPP Stephanie Smyth during a debate regarding a law limiting public access to government records. He remarked that Smyth was in the legislature because 'CP24 didn't want her anymore.' Despite backlash from opposition members, Ford initially doubled down on his comments. Afterward, he reached out to Smyth to apologize, which she accepted. Smyth expressed hope for a more issue-focused debate in the upcoming legislative session in May.
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