POLITICSJul 2 · 08:00 UTCCBC NEWS

Ontario pushed ahead with strong mayor powers expansion despite 'predominantly negative' feedback

Premier Doug Ford expanded strong mayor powers to nearly half of Ontario’s municipalities despite 'predominantly negative' feedback during consultations. Respondents criticized the system as 'unnecessary' and 'undemocratic,' according to documents obtained by CBC News.

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