Ford promises no more inmates will be improperly released from jail
Written by The Canadian Press on April 16, 2026
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford has promised that no more inmates will be improperly released from jail.
Ford and Solicitor General Michael Kerzner have both admitted that jails and courts have released inmates by mistake.
Global News discovered through a freedom-of-information request that more than 150 inmates were improperly released from the province’s jails between 2021 and 2025.
Ford said at a press conference this morning he is livid about the situation and has told Kerzner it is unacceptable.
The documents show Kerzner was briefed on the matter more than a year ago.
Ford still says Kerzner is doing a great job as solicitor general.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 16, 2026.
Liam Casey, The Canadian Press