The top use of Doug Ford's strong-mayor powers was corporate organization, including hiring and firing staff, according to the Star's analysis of more than 4,200 decisions
Corporate organization, including hiring and firing staff, has been the top use of strong-mayor powers according to the Star’s analysis.
Some thoughtful insights from @mariannemeedward.bsky.social on #Bill9, the Municipal #Accountability Act, which @obcm.bsky.social have come out in support of – despite the flaws that some see in it. #LocalGov
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Ontario's Big City Mayors have endorsed Bill 9 as a step toward stronger municipal accountability, even as some warn of flaws in how the process works.
London Ontario Online News ... get on board. #LdnOnt
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Well, I'm all signed up and if you have the means, an interest in #LdnOnt news, and believe in independent journalism, I suggest joining up with @mikedonachie.bsky.social and his team at London Ontario Online News - or as the cool kids call it, the LOON!
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Talked with @andrewknack.bsky.social ahead of #FCM2026AC and it sounds like it will be quite a conference. Sadly, my ongoing back injury is keeping me from attending, but it should be a fun event for the #LocalGov folks who makes the trip. @fcm.ca #CDNMuni
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Had the opportunity to once again chat with the commissioner about the importance of #transparency in the #LocalGov space. And these days especially, open access to #data is a pretty big deal. @ipcontario.bsky.social #ONmuni
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Always a good chat with @rebeccaleebligh.bsky.social on the latest @fcm.ca thoughts on what is directly impacting #LocalGov. In this case, reflecting on the details of Ottawa's Spring Economic Statement. #CDNmuni
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An interesting chat with @carolesaab.bsky.social as she and @fcm.ca get ready to welcome #LocalGov leaders from across the country to Edmonton for #FCM2026AC. #CDNMuni
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Had the opportunity to speak with @rebeccaleebligh.bsky.social ahead of #FCM2026AC for a final time as @fcm.ca president. She had a lot to share about being at the helm during a really interesting time in the #LocalGov space. #CDNMuni
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Patricia Kosseim, Ontario’s information and privacy commissioner, is renewing her call for greater openness with the launch of Transparency Challenge 3.0.
FCM says the Spring Economic Statement missed the chance to boost local infrastructure, warning that without new investment municipalities will struggle.
