# Ontario Government Backs Down on Blue Plates

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Podcast: [Montreal News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889)
Published: 2026-05-25T20:59:28+00:00
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Ontario’s government fought a court battle to hide documents about its controversial blue license plates — even after admitting they planned to let them fade away naturally — but now it’s backing down, agreeing to release the info after the Information and Privacy Commissioner ruled the public had a right to see it. Critics say the government’s legal maneuvering was unnecessary and lacked transparency, especially after passing new laws that restrict public access to records from top officials. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7a1acaa66074aa7c

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