Ontario Government Consider Stricter Punishment for Councilors

Public feedback being accepted until July 15th

 

The Ontario government is considering having stricter punishments to hold councilors accountable.

The government is currently taking public feedback on the Association of Municipalities recommendations including increased financial penalties, suspension of certain violations, removal from office in certain circumstances and better training for integrity commissioners.

Feedback is being accepted until July 15th the link can be found here.