The invitation-only event organized by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce is billed as "An Evening With the Chiefs of Staff." Each of the 21 members of Ford's cabinet has a chief of staff, the senior political aide to each cabinet minister. Rocco Rossi, president of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, with Labour Minister Laurie Scott. In response to questions from CBC News, Ford's spokesperson did not address the social media blackout, but said senior political staff regularly meet with stakeholders. "Obviously political staff are going to meet with stakeholders, they should be meeting with lots of stakeholders.

Source: CBC News December 06, 2018 22:06 UTC