By Pepper Parr
April 22, 2026
BURLINGTON, ON
If you thought the purchase of the jet was a screw-up – try this.
A weary Doug Ford is doing what he feels he has to do to keep the data on the telephone he uses to discuss government business private and outside the reach of Freedom of Information rules. Are there no limits for this man?
The Legislature held a rare evening session on Tuesday to pass an omnibus budget bill, which includes controversial changes to Freedom of Information (FOI) laws, capping resale ticket prices, and changes to conservation authorities.
The debate for the evening was scheduled to run until midnight.
Both the NDP and Liberals spoke out against the move, accusing the government of rushing through legislation to limit debate and shield cabinet members from FOI requests.
This occurred immediately before the legislature was scheduled to take a constituency week.
The legislature sat to pass an Omnibus Budget Bill that included changes in Freedom of Information rules. The public will not get to see the Premier’s telephone records.
I have always felt D. Ford was never to be trusted and he continues to live up to my expectations. He has lacked transparency and contues to pass items just before summer break to not go through the democratic process of a Democracy. Ford and Trump are synonymous in both being dictators while throwing Putin for very good measure. One day the people of Ontario will wake up to Ford’s devious and manipulating mine set that is not for the people of Ontario but for the benefit of his buddies the profiteering developers.
A Provincial Election can not come soon enough to rid us of his hypocrisy..
Norman
How about asking our MPPs to answer some direct questions about their involvement in these decisions – in support of Burlington priorities?
Bad news keeps on piling up. Let us get rid of this lot…..PLEASE