City councillors are expected to vote today on a controversial and unique policy that would allow them to sue people for defamation using tax dollars.
The city's powerful executive committee is recommending council allocate up to $25,000 to initiate libel action when councillors believe that they have been unfairly tarnished.
Critics of the proposed policy suggest it could be used to shush the media and political opponents.
Councillor Rob Ford said politicians need to develop thicker skins.
But supporters of the proposal like Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti said he doesn't accept the argument that it's open season on politicians, no matter how untrue the allegations.
"Because we're politicians, that's okay? They can say we're corrupt; they can say you're a pig?" he said.
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