A councillor from the Region of Waterloo who recently suggested pausing new speed cameras because Doug Ford wants to get rid of them is now asking the premier to change his mind.
On Thursday, Councillor Colleen James shared a video on Instagram about Ford’s reply to 22 mayors and regional chairs who want a middle ground on automated speed camera rules-not a total ban.
Those mayors included Dorothy Mc Cabe from Waterloo and Jan Liggett from Cambridge.
James said she’s gone through Ford’s response from earlier this week directed at those 22 leaders, and called it “both disappointing and deeply concerning for communities like ours in the Region of Waterloo.”
“Public safety must never become a casualty of politics,” she added. “From the start, many municipal leaders, mayors, and councillors have been clear: speed cameras are not about revenue, they’re about saving lives.”
Ford has been saying lately that speed cameras are just a way to grab cash and has offered money for other traffic calming options instead. Ironically, it was his own government that originally approved these cameras several years ago.
“Mr. Premier, leadership means collaboration. You have the opportunity to refine a program that works, not dismantle one that protects lives,” she said.
“Let’s come together to create a fair, province-wide framework that prioritizes safety, consistency, and community confidence. Residents across Waterloo Region have made it clear: they want safer streets, slower speeds, and stronger accountability.”
