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Publication Date: July 2, 2026 - 04:00
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Ontario pushed ahead with strong mayor powers expansion despite 'predominantly negative' feedback
July 2, 2026
Premier Doug Ford’s sweeping expansion of strong mayor powers to nearly half of Ontario’s municipalities was met with “predominantly negative” feedback during consultations, with respondents calling the system “unnecessary” and “undemocratic," documents obtained by CBC News reveal.
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