OntarioBill 78Second Reading
Bill 78: Commissioner for Democratic Rights Act, 2025
Sponsor: Glover, ChrisIntroduced November 25, 2025Last checked August 28, 2026
Read the official text on ola.orgOfficial version — Legislative Assembly of Ontario
What this bill does
This bill establishes a Commissioner for Democratic Rights as an officer of the Ontario Legislative Assembly, tasked with monitoring barriers to voting, reviewing legislation and government actions affecting democratic rights, reporting on provincial interventions into local government, and promoting civic education and democratic participation.
Plain-language summary by Legisail.
Business impact
This bill has minimal direct impact on private businesses. It primarily affects the Ontario provincial government and its legislative processes by creating a new independent oversight office. Businesses that interact with government policy — such as election services vendors, civic technology firms, or organizations involved in local government consulting — may be indirectly affected through recommendations the Commissioner makes regarding democratic processes. The bill does not impose new obligations, reporting requirements, or regulations on private-sector businesses of any size.
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Where this bill is
First ReadingNovember 25, 2025
Second ReadingDecember 11, 2025
Next: Committee review
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