Ontario Bill to Kick Out Misbehaving Councillors Called a Good, but Flawed Start

Ontario bill to kick out misbehaving councillors called a good, but flawed start

Bill 9 would let city councils kick out members found to have committed serious misconduct, but only if the vote to do so was unanimous.

Hearings on bill to oust misbehaving councillors arrive in Ottawa

When a series of internal investigations found former Ottawa city councillor Rick Chiarelli had sexually harassed multiple female staffers over several years back in 2020, it sparked public outrage and demands for accountability.

Smiths Falls council weighs in on provincial bill to remove rogue politicians

Smiths Falls council supports accountability for local politicians but wants clearer definitions, a lower voting threshold, and provincial support bef

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