https://toronto.citynews.ca/2022/12/...s-legislation/
Quote:
[Toronto & Ottawa mayors] can now pass bylaws with just one-third support of city council.
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Toronto Mayor John Tory has said he will use the powers in a limited and responsible way, Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe has said he is not interested in using them.
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As a practical example of how Canadian politicians are literally dismantling democracy, look no further than Onterrible's "strong mayor" policy. Checks and balances are put into place precisely to make sure there is some semblance of a due process. If only minority support is enough to enact and enforce a policy, how are we any different from authoritarian regimes and dictatorships???
No one in the position of (public) power is credible when they say they will only use the given power "in a limited and responsible" manner. The only way to ensure the power is not abused is to build in checks and balances to make sure he doesn't overstep.
Fuck Ford and fuck Tory.
