Ontario MPPs could soon perform weddings. Here’s the bill that makes it possible / Global

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Ontario legislators are eyeing an unexpected policy twist by proposing a bill that would let MPPs officiate weddings. The move, intended to bypass layers of bureaucracy, has drawn a mix of bemusement and intrigue among constituents, highlighting politics’ ongoing inclination toward creative problem‐solving.

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Ontario MPPs could soon perform weddings. Here’s the bill that makes it possible

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