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  "path": "/2026/02/18/news/carneys-closed-door-fundraisers-step-back-ethics-politics-expert",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-18T18:05:16.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.nationalobserver.com",
  "textContent": "Ian Stedman, associate professor at York University's school of public policy and administration and a former employee of Ontario's integrity commissioner, said the Liberals' move to restrict access to fundraising events is \"deserving of scrutiny.\"",
  "title": "Carney's closed-door fundraisers a 'step back' for ethics in politics: expert"
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