What the new ‘strong-mayor’ plan means for municipal politics

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The “strong-mayor” plan would dilute the influence of municipal councillors in Ontario’s two largest cities, ensuring more authority for the mayors.

is once again messing with a municipal election right after it has gotten underway, just like he did in 2018 when he slashed Toronto city council from 47 to 25 seats. The “strong-mayor” plan will change this ongoing race and city governance in the future.

 

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The PM of Canada doesn't have veto power in the House of Commons... imagine giving a mayor that power over a council. Shameful and undemocratic. This is NOT Rome. We don't have rulers. Elected officials representing the citizens.

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