US EditionFormer Top Ford Aide Sanctioned by Ontario’s Ethics Watchdog for Breaking Lobbying Rules
- Ontario's integrity commissioner sanctioned Amin Massoudi, former principal secretary to Premier Doug Ford, for lobbying rule violations in 2023.
- Massoudi did not complete the required lobbying registration before engaging in a call with a public office holder regarding a request from a client, resulting in a breach of regulations.
- The commissioner determined that Massoudi deliberately involved an unnamed individual in a situation that could lead to a conflict of interest by offering a ticket to a Raptors game prior to engaging in lobbying activities.
- Massoudi stated he immediately disclosed he was not registered to the staffer on the call and believed his handling was appropriate, calling it "an invaluable learning opportunity."
- This non-compliance, publicly posted this week, marks the sixth breach revealed in a year, highlighting ongoing enforcement and prompting Massoudi to strengthen compliance internally.
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Ford's former top staffer broke lobbying rules: integrity commissioner
Ontario's integrity commissioner says a former top staffer to Premier Doug Ford broke lobbying rules. Amin Massoudi now runs Atlas Strategic Advisors, but previously served as Ford's principal secretary until 2022.
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VTEK Will Investigate Whether Energesman Violated the Lobbying Law
The Central Commission for Official Ethics (VCTE) decided to launch an investigation into the activities of Vilnius waste recycling facility operator Energesman at its meeting on Thursday. The aim is to determine whether the company's activities comply with the requirements of the Law on Lobbying Activities.
·Vilnius, Lithuania
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