Doug Ford has money for $200 cheques and a 401 tunnel — where are the funds to address homelessness?

In a more sensible world, the sheer magnitude of the homelessness crisis in Ontario would make it a top issue during this provincial election, with the incumbent party called out and held to account for the sorry situation.

But as we reach the home stretch of this strange sideshow election in Ontario — even as a deluge of snow and cold weather has further highlighted the need for access to safe shelters and housing — Premier Doug Ford appears to be skating through without facing much blame.