In a recent development, Ontario's top bureaucrat, Michelle DiEmanuele, publicly rebuked PC Leader Doug Ford for allegedly utilizing a Washington D.C. trip for the party's electoral advantage. The trip, focused on anti-tariff discussions, involved a video posted on Ford's social media which included campaign slogans and logos. Subsequently, the video was removed and reposted without party branding in response to concerns raised by DiEmanuele. An email from DiEmanuele uncovered that Ford's staff improperly labeled campaign aides as government employees, raising questions about the ethical boundaries separating political activities from government responsibilities.
Ontario's top bureaucrat criticized PC Leader Doug Ford for misusing a Washington trip for campaign purposes, highlighting issues of conflict between government and party resources.
PC Leader Doug Ford's recent trip to Washington D.C. raised concerns when footage from the visit was used in a campaign video, prompting a bureaucratic admonishment.
The head of the Ontario Public Service, Michelle DiEmanuele, ordered that campaign material derived from Ford's Washington trip should not be utilized, indicating improper resource use.
DiEmanuele's email revealed that the Premier's office improperly designated campaign workers as government staff, breaching regulations and sparking questions about accountability.
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