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Chief Electoral Officer says government ads exempt from Election Finances Act

Chief Electoral Officer Greg Essensa rejected the request, saying Elections Ontario does not have jurisdiction over government advertising.

Published Aug 7, 2026 at 7:39pm

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Chief Electoral Officer says government ads exempt from Election Finances Act

MPP Stephanie Smyth says Premier Doug Ford has apologized for insulting remarks he made against her during a debate at Queen's Park Thursday. (Cole Burston/The Canadian Press)

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