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Strong Mayor Powers in Ontario

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Joey’s Notepad: Legal Opinion Outlines Very Few Limits on Ontario’s Strong Mayor Powers

by Joey ColemanJune 17, 2025June 17, 2025

One of Ontario’s leading municipal lawyers writes “Legislation establishes a very low bar for the utilization of the veto powers.”

Posted inJoey's Notepad

Joey’s Notepad: Get Out the Popcorn for Ontario’s Small-Minded Strong Mayors

by Joey ColemanJune 9, 2025June 9, 2025
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St. Catharines Mayor Moves to Overturn Committee of Adjustment Decision Using Strong Mayor Powers

by Joey ColemanMarch 22, 2025April 1, 2025

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