A Double Down political storm

Trudeau once said that “There’s no place for the state in the bedrooms of the nation.” But apparently, there is a a place for the state in the stomachs of the nation: Canadian Press reports that the sale of the KFC Double Down sandwich may be reviewed by the Ontario government: Ontario Health Promotion Minister Margarett Best was asked about the Double Down today, and said it was something the province could investigate. Best said it wasn’t something that the government had discussed, but added “it’s certainly is something we may look at and review.” To be fair, Best didn’t actually raise the issue – and most likely, not knowing what she was talking about, decided not to close any doors. And once that door is not closed, then media are free to say that Ontario may do a review – after all, the Minister didn’t say no so it…

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