UPDATE: Third-Party Advertiser Who Targeted Burlington Mayor's 2018 Election Campaign Arrested, Court Appearance Jan. 21
UPDATE: On Sept. 8, 2020 charges of fraud and uttering a forged document against Sean Baird were withdrawn. Four remaining offences against Mr. Baird – tied to contravention of the municipal elections act – were withdrawn by the Crown on April 4, 2022.
Jan. 9, 2020: The Third Party Advertiser who targeted my 2018 mayoral election campaign with negative advertising was arrested over the Christmas holidays, and will make his first court appearance Tuesday, Jan. 21 at the Milton courthouse, 491 Steeles Ave. E.Sean Baird has been charged with:
- Uttering a Forged Document – Contrary to section 368(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada;
- Fraud over $5000 – Contrary to section 380(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada; and
- Corrupt Practice (four counts) – Contrary to the Municipal Elections Act.
Court dates and schedules can be checked through this link up to a week in advance: http://www.ontariocourtdates.ca (agree to terms on the main page and select Milton).I’m glad to hear things are progressing in this matter. Justice is moving forward and these are all steps in the right direction.We will continue to share public information with the community when we learn about it as this case moves through the court system. I am thankful to the police investigating and laying charges in any matter that has the potential to undermine elections, the foundation of our democracy.For more information or my previous statement on this case, please click the related link below.— Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed WardRELATED LINKS:
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