Protecting Ontario by Upholding Honesty and Integrity Act, 2026
Sponsored by Shamji, Adil · First Reading Ordered for Second Reading
- Requires newly elected members of Ontario's Legislative Assembly to take an oath or affirmation of office
- Members must swear before the Clerk of the Assembly before sitting or voting for the first time
- Oath includes promises to act with fairness, integrity, honesty and impartiality
- Members must pledge not to accept payment or reward for biased or corrupt conduct
- Oath commits members to represent constituents and act in the public interest
- Members who do not take the oath are not entitled to take their seat
- Applies to members elected on or after the next general election after the law takes effect