The Ontario NDP plans to request an investigation by the province's integrity commissioner regarding Doug Ford's use of a social media video from his Washington, D.C. trip. Ford's trip aimed to address tariff threats from President Trump but coincides with a provincial election campaign. The NDP argues that the video, initially featuring campaign branding, improperly utilizes taxpayer-funded events for political gain. While the integrity commissioner approved Ford's trip, they cautioned against using it for partisan activities. Following the controversy, the video was edited to remove campaign references.
"Ford is in fact using his tax-payer funded Washington photo op for partisan purposes. We'll be writing to the Integrity Commissioner and Elections Ontario to look into this..."
"Doug Ford keeps finding new and expensive ways to erode our democracy. He's using his position to further his own political goals first..."
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