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[–] 6 points 7 months ago (5 children)

Even if this is correct as far as I can tell, it still is a political ad and should be marked as such.

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  • [–] 1 point 7 months ago (2 children)

    Is marking something as a political advertisement a requirement and what’s the best way to do that? And just for the original post? Still learning the conventions.

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  • [–] 1 point 7 months ago* (1 child)

    I don't think it's a requirement per se, but generally when an ad is shared it should be clear that it is an ad IMO. Especially in this case, it looks like it's not an ad but an explanation video.

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  • [–] 1 point 7 months ago (1 child)

    Gee a politician making a video is a political ad?

    So is Dougie pouring out bottles of Crown Royal.

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  • Good for you if you immediately recognize her as a politician.

    Not everyone will. For those who don't, it's only revealed towards the end of the video. In fact, earlier in the video a statement is made that almost makes it sounds like she's a journalist:

    And here's the thing: we only found about it because of freedom of information requests that we had filed - that journalists had filed

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  • [–] 3 points 7 months ago (3 children)

    this lady should be prime minister

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  • [–] 5 points 7 months ago (2 children)
  • [–] 6 points 7 months ago (1 child)

    Marit Stiles attributes Doug Ford’s desire to change the Freedom of Information Act to the court ruling requiring him to share his phone records connected to the Green Belt land scandal where developers who were friends of Doug provided his minister with a list of land they wanted to develop on. 92% of the land on the list was subsequently opened up by Doug’s government for development. It is posited that his phone records will reveal damning evidence in this regard.

    It is long but worth watching if you want to get a sense for Marit Stiles’ style. Rehearsed but still she seems far more professional and capable of leading a competent government that focuses on the needs of the people of Ontario than Doug.

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  • [–] 2 points 7 months ago

    should watch, canbro

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  • [–] -2 points 7 months ago

    This lady is a shill for Israel.

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    [–] 5 points 7 months ago (1 child)

    To fight this authoritarian bill, we need to act now. We all need to call/email our MPPs, and we all need to flood the government with Freedom of Information requests in protest, so it's on their record if the bill passes.

    I made this post to guide you how to do it step by step.

    If you're tired of what Ford is doing, I highly suggest you push back ASAP.


    First, copy/paste this email template to your MPP (you can find yours here: https://www.ola.org/en/members/current )

    Subject: I oppose the proposed changes to the FOI act

    Hello [your MPP's name],

    My name is [your name], and I'm a constituent in your riding. I'm reaching out about the proposed changes to Ontario's Freedom of Information Act.

    I believe exempting the Premier and cabinet ministers from FOI requests would seriously damage public accountability. The Privacy Commissioner has called these changes "shocking".

    Accountability and transparency are the cornerstones of democracy. I ask that you oppose this bill.

    Best regards,

    [your name]

    [your street address and postal code]


    If you want, call your MPP's office and tell them exactly what you emailed. Phone calls are more impactful.


    Once that's done, flood the government with FOI requests. Every request filled before the bill passes is one more on the record.

    You don't need a lawyer, just $5 and a written request specific enough for a public servant to locate the record.

    Again, sounds confusing but I'll walk you through it step by step. It only takes 5 minutes.


    Go to https://www.ontario.ca/page/freedom-information-request

    Scroll down until you find "File an online request" highlighted in blue. Click it.

    Next, scroll down until you find a list that says "Forms, Links, and Information." Click "Access link" that's directly underneath "English - on00089e-link - Access or Correction Request."

    Check mark "Access to general records (non-personal information)"

    You'll see a dropdown that says "Name of institution request made to" below.

    Select "Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement" in the dropdown, then hit Next.

    Fill in your information (first, last name, address, etc...) then hit Next

    On the "Description of Records or Correction Requested" text box, copy/paste this:

    All correspondence between the Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement and external parties regarding proposed amendments to FIPPA. It'll then ask you to specify the time period of the records you're requesting. In the "from (yyyy/mm/dd)," copy/paste: 2026/01/01. In the "to (yyyy/mm/dd)," copy paste: 2026/03/13.

    It'll ask you how you want to examine the documents. Check either "receive copy" or "examine original." Then hit Review Form.

    *NOTE: You can request absolutely anything to any ministry, I just put this as an example so you can just copy/paste this if you feel too overwhelmed.

    Once you hit Review Form, it'll show you a recap of what you're about to submit. Hit "Submit" at the bottom.

    Then select a payment and pay the $5 FOI fee.


    And there you have it! You successfully submitted a FOI request.


    FOI requests are crucial in our democracy because it's how we found out about the Greenbelt scandal, Ontario Place corruption, Skills Development Fund scandal, and Ford's staff vehicles going at stunt driving speeds.

    Remember, evil prevails when good people do nothing.

    He's counting on us to give up. Let's prove him wrong.

    100% credit goes to u/jbsosbj for the FOI request information, just wanted to condense everything in one post to make it easier for everyone to fight back.

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  • [–] 5 points 7 months ago (3 children)
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    She attributes his desire to change the Freedom of Information Act to the court ruling requiring him to share his phone records connected to the Green Belt land scandal where developers who were friends of Doug provided his minister with a list of land they wanted to develop on. 92% of the land on the list was subsequently opened up for development. It is posited that his phone records will reveal damning evidence in this regard.

    It is long but worth watching if you want to get a sense for Marit Stiles’ style. Rehearsed but still she seems far more professional and capable of leading a competent government that focuses on the needs of the people of Ontario than Doug.

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    [–] 2 points 7 months ago