On May 30, 2017, the province of Ontario passed key changes to the Municipal Act, 2001, the City of Toronto Act, the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, the Municipal Elections Act, and other pieces of legislation. The various changes implemented through this legislation will have significant implications for municipalities and the public.
A summary of changes, including our most recent and updated commentary, can be found here.
We recommend that all council members and municipal staff review and familiarize themselves with these changes and seek clarification and advice to ensure compliance.
