Ford rants about ‘bleeding-heart judges’ who are ‘overruling the government’ [Video]

Ontario Premier Doug Ford went on an extended rant about some of the province’s judges Wednesday, arguing they are soft on crime, interfering in municipal issues based on ideology, and even floating the idea of electing judges in Canada like in parts of the United States.

“Last time I checked there hasn’t been any judges elected. Maybe that’s the problem — we should do what the U.S. does,” Ford said at a news conference announcing proposed changes to bail reform. “Let’s start electing our judges, holding them accountable, and that’s my rant for the day, because I’ve just had it.”

The premier said that while he is a big believer in Ontario’s justice system and the province has some great judges, he also denounced other judges that he believes are making decisions because of their “ideology.

“These judges that are bleeding hearts, I can’t wait until they retire. Matter of …