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Publication Date: January 28, 2026 - 04:00

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This town suspended councillors without an investigation. That may be illegal, experts say

January 28, 2026

After a hot-mic situation this month, two councillors in Smiths Falls, Ont., were suspended by their colleagues without an integrity commissioner investigation, the appropriate process under the Municipal Act. While the town is defending council's decision, experts say they’ve never seen this happen before.



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