Ford holds a late night meeting of the Legislature to pass a budget bill that included his Freedom of Information Changes.

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.