Ford urges feds to legalize pepper spray

Ontario Premier Doug Ford on March 16, 2026 urged the federal government to legalize pepper spray for self-defence, pitching it as a way for women to protect themselves when they feel unsafe walking at night. This is a policy/regulatory request with localized public-safety implications and limited or no material market impact.

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford on March 16, 2026 urged the federal government to legalize pepper spray for self-defence, pitching it as a way for women to protect themselves when they feel unsafe walking at night. This is a policy/regulatory request with localized public-safety implications and limited or no material market impact.