Ontario’s Election Act under spotlight in Liberals’ bribery trial
Tuesday, September 12, 2017 @ 8:40 AM | By Christopher Guly
An Ontario Court of Justice trial underway in Sudbury, Ont. is likely to create bad optics for premier Kathleen Wynne’s Liberal government, but it may also clear up some disputed terminology in the provincial Election Act.
Solomon Friedman, Edelson & Friedman LLPAt least, that’s the opinion of Ottawa lawyer Solomon Friedman, who represents clients facing criminal, quasi-criminal and regulatory charges.
“The critical issue is whether or not the term ‘candidate’ in the Election Act applies to candidates running for a party nomination. Ontario’s Liberal Party maintains...
Solomon Friedman, Edelson & Friedman LLPAt least, that’s the opinion of Ottawa lawyer Solomon Friedman, who represents clients facing criminal, quasi-criminal and regulatory charges.
“The critical issue is whether or not the term ‘candidate’ in the Election Act applies to candidates running for a party nomination. Ontario’s Liberal Party maintains...
