Commissioner for Democratic Rights Act, 2025

Establishes an independent Commissioner for Democratic Rights in Ontario, with a mandate to protect and promote democratic processes, oversee electoral integrity, support civic education, and provide independent oversight of certain government accountability mechanisms.

Opposition parties and democracy advocates have raised questions about the scope of the commissioner's powers, the degree of independence from the governing party, and whether the office duplicates the mandates of existing oversight bodies such as the Chief Electoral Officer and the Ombudsman. Supporters argue Ontario needs a dedicated office to strengthen democratic accountability.