""We aren't building Four Seasons hotels for these people, they're going to jail, and again, I don't care if you stack them 10 high, these are criminals that broke the law and they're going to be held accountable.""
""Those billions of dollars is well invested to make sure our communities are safe. And I've always said my job is to protect communities, protect the people, protect their jobs, and that's exactly what we're doing.""
Ontario's government plans to construct over 6,000 new jail beds by 2050 to combat severe overcrowding in provincial jails. Premier Doug Ford emphasized that the investment, amounting to billions, is necessary for community safety. Approximately 80% of inmates are awaiting trial, and the province aims to increase jail capacity to ensure accountability for criminals. The construction of new facilities, including a $1.2 billion jail in Thunder Bay, reflects a commitment to expanding the penal system and sending a clear message to judges regarding sentencing.
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