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Speaker Says NDP Motion Can’t Result in Warrant for Ford’s Phone Records
The proposed bill would retroactively block access to premier and ministers' government business phone records, amid ongoing disputes over transparency and freedom-of-information laws.
- On Monday, the Ontario government signaled it will introduce a bill to exempt Ontario Premier Doug Ford, cabinet ministers, and staff from freedom-of-information disclosure laws.
- NDP Leader Marit Stiles and Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner accused the government of concealing unregistered lobbying, citing past scandals including the $8.3 billion Greenbelt.
- Ford argued releasing records would jeopardize residents' personal information, while Stiles filed a request for a warrant to compel production of records related to government business.
- The proposed law would apply retroactively, prompting Interim Liberal Leader John Fraser to state, "We have those laws to protect our democracy, to make sure people are informed."
- Ford dismissed opposition concerns by stating everyone is focused on the economy and "fighting President Trump," even as critics maintain the records should remain public.
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Premier Doug Ford's cellphone records take centre stage as Ontario legislature resumes
Ontario Premier Doug Ford's cellphone records took centre stage as the provincial legislature resumed sitting Monday for the first time since December, with the opposition accusing the premier of having something to hide.
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haltonhillstoday.caOntario legislature resumes, access to Premier Doug Ford's cellphone records at issue
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford's cellphone records took centre stage as the provincial legislature resumed sitting Monday for the first time since December, with the opposition accusing the premier of having something to hide.
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