Reacting to news that at least 16 speed cameras were cut down across Toronto overnight, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow had markedly different reactions.

Ford said he was “dead against” the cameras.

Chow said without them, you could end up dead.

“Speed kills,” Chow said during an update at City Hall Tuesday.

“I’ve consoled mothers, I’ve consoled widows, I’ve gone to memorials. So we do know speed kills.”

Discussing the issue at Queen’s Park on Tuesday, Ford hinted that his government could take action to get rid of the contentious cameras.

“This is nothing but a tax grab,” he said.

“Hopefully the cities will get rid of them … or I’m going to help them get rid of them very shortly.”

Chow, while avoiding a war of words, disagreed with his stance.

“I will let

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