Ford's cellphone records at issue as Queen's Park resumes

Ontario's legislature resumed after a 14-week break with attention on Doug Ford's cellphone records and a dispute over proposed changes to freedom-of-information rules. The exchange between Ford and NDP Leader Marit Stiles highlights heightened political and reputational scrutiny for the provincial government, with potential legal and transparency implications. Impact on markets is minimal and likely limited to political risk considerations rather than direct financial effects.

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Ontario's legislature resumed after a 14-week break with attention on Doug Ford's cellphone records and a dispute over proposed changes to freedom-of-information rules. The exchange between Ford and NDP Leader Marit Stiles highlights heightened political and reputational scrutiny for the provincial government, with potential legal and transparency implications. Impact on markets is minimal and likely limited to political risk considerations rather than direct financial effects.