Ontario's NDP demands reversal of Judicial Appointments Advisory Committee appointments due to discovered lobbyists.

Ontario's NDP is calling for reversal of appointments to the Judicial Appointments Advisory Committee after discovering two committee members were also registered lobbyists. Premier Doug Ford faced questions about recent additions to the committee and insisted on appointing "like-minded" judges. Legal organizations have expressed concerns over Ford's comments, with some calling it "blatant patronage."

February 28, 2024
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