Ford denies claims that his government tipped off developers on Greenbelt changes
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he and his government did not tip off developers ahead of announcing changes to the Greenbelt.
The denial comes a day after Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Steve Clark offered a similar response.
Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner asked the integrity commissioner earlier this week to investigate whether Clark or Ford broke ethics rules around making a public policy decision to further someone's private interests.
Clark announced earlier this month that he is proposing to remove land from 15 different areas of the Greenbelt, while adding acres elsewhere so that 50,000 homes can be built -- despite previous promises from Ford and Clark that they wouldn't touch the Greenbelt.
Media reports have suggested that some prominent developers who are Progressive Conservative donors stand to benefit from the move.
Some bought that land in the past few years despite Ford and Clark's public pronouncements it wouldn't be developed, with one purchase happening as recently as September, according to investigations by the CBC, The Globe and Mail, the Toronto Star and the Narwhal.
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Ontario hospital nurses start contract talks, plan 'escalating actions'
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Teen girl suffers life-threatening injuries after being struck by vehicle near Grimsby high schools
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Former Lt.-Gov. David Onley remembered at funeral as role model, family man
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Update | Weapons call in NOTL
Police say a person who was arrested during a weapons call yesterday in Niagara-on-the-Lake has been released with no charges laid. -
Pedestrian struck by car in Grimsby
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Hockey great Bobby Hull dies at the age of 84
Hockey great Bobby Hull has died at the age of 84. -
Urgent call for men's clothing donations in Niagara
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'24,' 'Runaways' actor Annie Wersching has died at 45
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Niagara in for a chilly week compared to mild weather we have had so far
It will be a colder week than what we are used to in Niagara.
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LIFE UNSCRIPTED - Episode #119
GUEST Kerry Goring on intimacy
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LIZ FLEMING TRAVELS (JAN 28, 2023)
This week, I'll be talking with travel expert Mike Baginski about why Cuba is such a favourite travel destination for Canadians. Then, I'll help listeners create a to-do list for long-term travel - everything from watering the plants photographing the contents of your suitcase in case it goes missing. Finally, we'll cover some great suggestions for giving back to local people when you travel to third world countries.
