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David livingstone, former Ontario premier Dalton McGuinty chief of staff is also scheduled to appear in an Ontario court on Jan. 27.

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Two former Ontario premier's top aides facing charges related to the Liberal government's cancellation of gas plants have new court dates scheduled for Feb. 24.

Laura Miller, who had been Dalton McGuinty's deputy chief of staff, and David Livingston, who was McGuinty's chief of staff have been charged with breach of trust and mischief.

Miller and Livingston did not attend the court hearing this morning and were represented by their lawyers.

The two were charged after a police investigation into the deletion of emails about the Liberals' decision to cancel two gas-fired electrical generating stations prior to the 2011 election, at a cost of up to $1.1-billion.

Police alleged in court documents that Livingston and Miller hired Miller's partner, Peter Faist – a computer expert under contract to the Liberals – who was given a special password by Livingston to wipe clean about 20 hard drives in the premier's office.

Both Miller and Livingston have denied the charges, and Miller has hired high-profile Toronto lawyer Clayton Ruby to defend her.

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