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805 media appearances in 2025 (including 73 national appearances)
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Democracy Watch (October 30, 2025)
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More than a year later, Lobbying Commissioner still hiding her rulings on nine violations after RCMP let lobbyists off the hook
Democracy Watch (October 16, 2025)
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Federal Cabinet office hiding details that will show PM Carney’s initial ethics screens were loophole-filled, unethical smokescreens
Democracy Watch (October 15, 2025)
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Group again asks Ontario AG to have independent special prosecutor review evidence for prosecution of Trudeau for SNC-Lavalin scandal
Democracy Watch (October 1, 2025)
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Federal government ethics law is a sad joke – House Ethics Committee must recommend closing “dirty dozen” loopholes
Democracy Watch (September 29, 2025)
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Ontario Crown counsel stops prosecution of Trudeau for SNC-Lavalin scandal using incorrect legal standard – should reverse decision
Democracy Watch (September 24, 2025)
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House Ethics Committee begins review of federal government ethics law — PM Carney must close huge loopholes in law, and re-enact comprehensive 103-page PM code for ministers and their staff covering accountability, ethics, fundraising and lobbyist relationships
Democracy Watch (July 17, 2025)
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Many changes needed to Ontario Bill 9 to ensure an effective municipal political ethics system
Democracy Watch (July 17, 2025)
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Many changes needed to make B.C. elections and political system actually democratic, honest, ethical, open and fair
Democracy Watch (July 14, 2025)
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PM Carney’s ethics screen and blind trust are loophole-filled, unethical smokescreens
Democracy Watch (May 28, 2025)
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Federal party leaders should agree on 10 key rules to ensure fair, democratic minority government, and stop PM abuses of power



