‘We Got It Wrong’: Ford Apologizes For Controversial COVID-19 Measures
Segun Akanni, Toronto, Canada 
Premier Doug Ford has apologized for the heavy handed pandemic measures introduced last week, while also promising to bring in a paid sick-leave program.
“We got it wrong, we made a mistake… I’m sorry and I sincerely apologize,” Ford said while speaking outside his home where he is currently quarantining after a member of his staff recently tested positive for COVID-19.
“I will always try to do what’s right,” Ford said. “If we get something wrong, we’ll fix it.”
An emotional Ford also said they are working on a paid sick day program – something that his government has resisted since the pandemic began.
He says people forced into quarantine should not have to worry about their jobs or income.
He says the province is now working on a solution because the federal government hasn’t expanded its own policy but did not go into details or provide a timeline. In a statement released later in the day, Ford says they will not mandate Ontario companies to provide sick days.
