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After 10 years Ontario's "new era" of municipal transparency continues to evolve

by DUBÉ P
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Published in February 2018 - Page 29

Ontario municipalities and its citizens are marking an important anniversary with the arrival of this new year. It has been exactly 10 years since they embarked upon what was heralded as a “new era” in municipal accountability – an era that is still evolving.

On January 1, 2008, the transparency and accountability of local governments was enhanced considerably. Although the Municipal Act, 2001 required local council and board meetings to be open to the public

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