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Ontario running out of time to pass bill to deal with misbehaving municipal politicians, critics warn

March 25, 2026

Ontario is running out of time to beef up rules that would crack down on negligent and misbehaving municipal politicians ahead of the next civic election, some experts and opposition critics warn.



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