"NDP Leader Marit Stiles stated, 'This is an attack on our democracy, and by cancelling public hearings, Doug Ford is sending a clear message: if you don't agree with him, he doesn't want to hear from you.'"
"Interim Liberal leader John Fraser criticized the government, saying, 'They talk about school boards being accountable, (but this) government isn't accountable. Accountability is being out in the open, debating things, having differences of opinion.'"
Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government intends to skip public hearings for an omnibus budget bill that includes significant changes to freedom-of-information laws. The proposed legislation would retroactively shield Ford and cabinet members from public access to documents, particularly targeting a request for Ford's cellphone records. Critics, including NDP Leader Marit Stiles and Interim Liberal leader John Fraser, argue that this move undermines democracy and accountability, as it prevents public input and debate on important issues.
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