Smitherman to MDs: Sushi for Everyone

By Joshua Errett

Ontario sushi-lovers declared victory yesterday, as the Ontario government relented on its “take no prisoners” approach to sushi preparation. As previously reported on Torontoist, the Ontario government was talking tough on the Japanese delicacy, saying it had to be frozen for seven days prior to consumption. Recognizing the dumbness of the plan, Health Minister George Smitherface had this to say: “Upon reflection, the medical officer of health said the regulation will be revoked and it will be.” Instead of standing up to raw fish, why doesn’t Smitherdork stand up to Ontario MD’s to get new contracts signed? According to my good friend and old college roommate Roy Romanow, the notoriously cranky Smitherpants should save the attitude for the doctors. Or even better, doctors that eat sushi.