"The retroactive FOI law would shield Ford and cabinet members along with their offices from public access to documents, with Ford admitting that part of the rationale is to kill a request from Global News to obtain his cellphone records."
"The Ford government tried to quietly change the rules, hoping to keep Ontarians in the dark by holding an evening session at Queen's Park, said Stiles on social media."
"Over 10,000 emails were sent out through an NDP website which calls on the premier to release his phone records that urged every MPP to do the right thing and stop the FOI changes during the final vote Thursday."
The Ford government's omnibus budget bill is set for a final vote, following a late-night session. NDP Leader Marit Stiles announced that debates concluded, and a vote is anticipated after question period. The bill proposes changes to freedom of information laws, retroactively shielding Ford and cabinet members from public access to documents. This move is seen as an attempt to prevent the release of Ford's cellphone records. Opposition parties have voiced strong objections, urging the government to maintain transparency and not alter FOI laws.
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