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Government to pass councillor conduct reforms before October vote

The Ford government has previously floated more aggressive reforms, including allowing judges to disqualify councillors and requiring members found in violation to cover investigation costs. Those measures never made it to the legislature.

Published Apr 27, 2026 at 7:51pm

Barbara Patrocinio
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Barbara Patrocinio
Government to pass councillor conduct reforms before October vote

PC MPP Rob Flack attends Question Period at Queen's Park in Toronto on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

Ontario is once again moving to overhaul how municipal politicians are policed, with Minister Rob Flack insisting long-delayed reforms will pass before voters head to the polls this fall.

Speaking at Queen’s Park, the municipal affairs and housing minister said the government is “confident” it can finally push through legislation to standardize codes of conduct and strengthen the role of integrity commissioners across the province, after multiple failed attempts stretching back years.

“It’s in process… we’re confident it’s going to be dealt with before the end of the session,” Flack said.

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