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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