Municipal Accountability Act, 2025
Sponsored by Rob Flack PC
44th Parliament, Session 1
About this Bill
TL;DR
- • Strengthens ethical conduct rules for Ontario municipal councillors
- • Clarifies how complaints against councillors are processed
- • Enforcement remains largely peer-based, not fully independent
- • Addresses acknowledged gaps in municipal accountability
Strengthens codes of conduct for elected councillors in Toronto and across Ontario municipalities by clarifying the complaints process, expanding grounds for complaints, and updating accountability measures. Amends both the City of Toronto Act, 2006 and the Municipal Act, 2001.
Some critics argue the changes do not go far enough because enforcement still relies primarily on peer review by fellow councillors rather than independent oversight. Supporters note the bill closes longstanding gaps in municipal accountability law.
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An Act to amend the City of Toronto Act, 2006 and the Municipal Act, 2001 in relation to codes of conduct.
Legislative Progress
First Reading
First Reading
May 1, 2025
Second Reading
Second Reading
May 28, 2025
Committee
Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy
Committee
Aug 26, 2025
Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy
Report Stage
Report Stage
Oct 20, 2025
Third Reading
Third Reading
Royal Assent
Royal Assent
Party breakdown — Committee
Legislative timeline
Second Reading 2025-05-28 111 – 0 Carried
Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy
Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy
Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy
Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy
Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy
Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy
Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy