Anti-Doug Ford rallies take place across Ontario to protest OSAP, FOI changes

cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/59172435

Demonstrations are taking place across Ontario to protest against Premier Doug Ford and several of the province's recent controversial measures, including changes to freedom of information (FOI) laws and OSAP grants.

Hundreds of people gathered at Queen's Park with signs and umbrellas despite the rainy weather, chanting "Doug Ford always lies, bring back FOI" and "no jets at Billy Bishop."

Protester Doug Oliver said he joined the rally Saturday because residents are unhappy with the premier's actions, which he called "anti-democratic."

“If he is amending the [FOI] act in order to prevent people from accessing things like his cellphone records, then that tells me he has something to hide,” said Oliver.