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883 media appearances in 2025 (including 83 national appearances)
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Globe and Mail (November 10, 2014)
Website article
Democracy Watch letter points out that watchdogs exist for MP misconduct, but MPs have prevented them from investigating key violations
Huffington Post (November 7, 2014)
Op-ed published by HuffingtonPost.ca, Saskatoon Star Phoenix and Hill Times
Will MPs empower themselves and restrict their powers?
Hill Times (October 20, 2014)
Website article
Federal Commissioner of Lobbying proposes specific rule changes that will make the Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct more restrictive and weaker
Calgary Herald (September 29, 2014)
Website article
NDP MP’s appeal for donations in return for changing her actions as an MP clearly violated MP ethics rules
Toronto Star and MetroNews.ca (September 22, 2014)
Website article
New Toronto mayoral candidate Doug Ford under investigation by Integrity Commissioner following Democracy Watch’s complaint — ruling unfortunately won’t come before election day
National Post (September 22, 2014)
Website article
NDP MP’s offer to do various things in return for donations violates federal ethics rules
Globe and Mail (September 19, 2014)
Website article
Toronto Integrity Commissioner continues to continue to fail to rule on clear evidence, clear rules concerning inside lobbying by Rob Ford and Doug Ford on behalf of clients of their family business
Globe and Mail (September 9, 2014)
Website article
City of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford denies wrongdoing as Democracy Watch calls for ruling on its ethics complaint before municipal election
Globe and Mail (September 8, 2014)
Website article
City of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford asked city staff to consider expropriation to help client of his family business
Toronto Star (August 21, 2014)
Website article
Rulings on ethics complaints about City of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford and Doug Ford can be released before the fall election, but may not be



