The premier is not giving up his fight for a federal strategy to protect our borders.
Doug Ford says he’s been demanding action for months now and still he’s received no response from the prime minister.
Ford says a federal expert panel has even weighed-in.
“They made one thing clear. The measures in place at Canada’s borders have failed Canadians. The rules are inconsistent. They’re full of loopholes. The federal government has been put on notice by its own experts.”
Ford states new, more dangerous variants pose a serious threat.
“We’ve seen the Indian variant go up in the last two weeks 600%. Those are staggering, staggering numbers. I mentioned this to the prime minister. It was like, as far as he was concerned, there didn’t seem like there was a problem. It was like one of things, ‘OK folks. Nothing’s happening here. Just keep moving on. Pretend the borders aren’t happening,'”
Ford stresses the inaction is unacceptable and the government is putting us all at risk of a fourth wave.
Federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu has said the province has the power to ask for specific assistance to strengthen the border but claims the request has not been made.
