The Ford government’s proposed Municipal Accountability Act aims to tackle misconduct by municipal politicians before the 2026 elections. Critics label the bill as "fatally flawed" and potentially ineffective. Bill 9, currently in committee hearings, seeks to standardize processes for misconduct across all 444 municipalities in Ontario. It empowers councils to remove peers from office. Municipal Affairs Minister Rob Flack supports the bill's progression, emphasizing accountability's significance. The bill has been reintroduced after previous attempts failed, addressing longstanding requests from politicians for better misconduct management tools.
Municipal Affairs Minister Rob Flack emphasized the importance of accountability, stating, "We all know and understand what's at stake with this legislation. We know that accountability is not optional, it's essential."
Critics have described the proposed Municipal Accountability Act as "fatally flawed" and expressed doubts regarding its effectiveness, despite the government's commitment to passing it before the next civic election.
The bill would standardize the misconduct process across all 444 municipalities in Ontario, allowing councils to remove their peers from office, aiming to enhance accountability in local politics.
The Ford government has re-introduced Bill 9 to address municipal councillor misconduct after previous attempts, reflecting years of requests from municipal officials for better tools to handle serious allegations.
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