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Ford government plans new powers for transit constables

Solicitor General Michael Kerzner said new legislation would let transit special constables ticket people using drugs.
WHO: Michael Kerzner
WHAT: Teased legislative changes to expand powers for transit special constables to issue tickets for drug use on public transit
WHEN: May 4, 2026 at 11:13 AM ET
WHERE: Ontario
WHY: The government is responding to drug use on public transit by expanding enforcement powers.

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