TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF ONTARIO:
WHEREAS Ontario has seen increasing government interference in elections, local councils, school boards, and judicial appointments by Ford’s Conservatives; and
WHEREAS the notwithstanding clause has been repeatedly used by Ford’s Conservatives to override Ontarians’ Charter rights; and
WHEREAS barriers to voting and declining civic participation are weakening democratic engagement; and
WHEREAS Ontario lacks an independent officer dedicated to monitoring and protecting democratic rights.
THEREFORE we, the undersigned, petition the Legislative Assembly of Ontario to:
Establish a Commissioner for Democratic Rights as an independent officer of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario to oversee democratic processes, review government actions, protect voting rights, and strengthen democratic participation in Ontario.
Download and print the petition HERE and send completed petitions to: MPP Chris Glover, Unit A-226 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON, M5T 2R9