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580 media appearances in 2026 (including 78 national appearances)
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Democracy Watch (June 10, 2021)
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(Français) Doug Ford’s use of notwithstanding clause to overrule courts and extend third-party ad spending limits is dictatorial, and likely illegalDoug Ford’s use of notwithstanding clause to overrule courts and extend third-party ad spending limits is dictatorial, and likely illegal
Democracy Watch (June 8, 2021)
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(Français) Part of Ford government’s Bill 254 that extended third-party ad spending limits ruled unconstitutional by Ontario courtPart of Ford government’s Bill 254 that extended third-party ad spending limits ruled unconstitutional by Ontario court
Democracy Watch (May 11, 2021)
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Liberal budget proposes weak response to replace rule prohibiting false claims about candidates that court deleted
Democracy Watch (April 27, 2021)
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(Français) Commissioner of Canada Elections rolls over and lets RightNow anti-abortion group off for election law violationsCommissioner of Canada Elections rolls over and lets RightNow anti-abortion group off for election law violations
Democracy Watch (March 30, 2021)
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(Français) Ford government’s Bill 254 makes undemocratic, unethical and likely unconstitutional changes that will make Ontario elections unfairFord government’s Bill 254 makes undemocratic, unethical and likely unconstitutional changes that will make Ontario elections unfair
Democracy Watch (March 29, 2021)
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(Français) Ford government’s Bill 254 imposes likely unconstitutional restrictions on third party interest group ad spendingFord government’s Bill 254 imposes likely unconstitutional restrictions on third party interest group ad spending
Democracy Watch (March 26, 2021)
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(Français) 2020 donations show Ontario political finance system still undemocratic – almost 50% of PC donations from 20% of donors who donated $1,000+2020 donations show Ontario political finance system still undemocratic – almost 50% of PC donations from 20% of donors who donated $1,000+
Democracy Watch (March 17, 2021)
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(Français) New honesty rules needed as court and elections commissioner refuse to enforce false claims rules in federal election lawNew honesty rules needed as court and elections commissioner refuse to enforce false claims rules in federal election law
Democracy Watch (December 1, 2020)
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(Français) Democracy Watch calls on Transport Minister, Transport Canada and MPs to disclose lobbying by Boeing for 737 Max-8 approvalDemocracy Watch calls on Transport Minister, Transport Canada and MPs to disclose lobbying by Boeing for 737 Max-8 approval