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Ontario's New Law Shields Ford's Cellphone Records Amid Controversy

3/14/2026

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Ontario's government plans to amend freedom-of-information laws to shield Premier Doug Ford (Ontario's premier) cellphone records.
The changes, expected to be introduced this spring, would retroactively exempt documents held by the premier and ministers.
Critics, including opposition leaders, say the move prioritizes political protection over public accountability.
The Information and Privacy Commissioner is investigating the government's handling of Greenbelt and Skills Development Fund records.
Ongoing legal battles heighten transparency concerns.

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Ontario's government plans to amend freedom-of-information laws to shield Premier Doug Ford (Ontario's premier) cellphone records.
The changes, expected to be introduced this spring, would retroactively exempt documents held by the premier and ministers.
Critics, including opposition leaders, say the move prioritizes political protection over public accountability.
The Information and Privacy Commissioner is investigating the government's handling of Greenbelt and Skills Development Fund records.
Ongoing legal battles heighten transparency concerns.