Ex-Doug Ford Aide’s Lobbying Breach Exposed Amid Integrity Probe
Friday, May 16, 2025, 11:21 am
Ontario’s integrity watchdog has called out a former senior Doug Ford staffer over alleged unregistered lobbying activities, sparking political consternation. The official inquiry highlights that the aide, now with Atlas Strategic Advisors, failed to report lobbying efforts—raising serious questions about compliance and ethical standards in government circles.
Ontario’s integrity commissioner says a former top staffer to Premier Doug Ford broke lobbying rules. Amin Massoudi now runs Atlas Strategic Advisors, but previously served as Ford’s principal secretary until 2022. Integrity Commissioner Cathryn Motherwell’s office posted a notice of non-compliance…
Ontario's integrity commissioner says a former top staffer to Premier Doug Ford broke lobbying rules. Amin Massoudi now runs Atlas Strategic Advisors, but previously served as Ford's principal secretary until 2022.
The notice says Amin Massoudi failed to register after lobbying a public office holder about a client request during a call
Amin Massoudi now runs Atlas Strategic Advisors, but previously served as Ford's principal secretary until 2022.
Ontario's integrity commissioner says a former top staffer to Premier Doug Ford broke lobbying rules.
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