If Ford and Clarke won't reopen the #greenbelt development restrictions, the federal government should act quickly to put a 100% windfall tax on any land price appreciation due to public policy changes.
#taxtherich #corruption #DougFord #cronyism #cdnpoli #onpoli
For those interested, here is the Ontario Auditor General’s report (pdf) on the Greenbelt.
https://www.auditor.on.ca/en/content/specialreports/specialreports/Greenbelt_en.pdf
#OnPoli #Greenbelt
Even the table of contents indicates how damning the document is.
Our statement on the AGs report into the Ford government's #Greenbelt land take-outs. Shady stuff!
"There isn’t much that makes Ontarians angrier than elected representatives using government to benefit themselves and enrich their friends. And yet here we are. While people are struggling to make ends meet, an unnecessary, thoroughly biased process aimed at enriching a few was made a top priority."
https://simcoecountygreenbelt.ca/media-statement-auditor-general-on-greenbelt-take-outs/
Today seems to be a good day to remind everyone that no one earns a billion dollars.
#taxtherich
#eattherich
#onpoli #DougFord #Greenbelt #Racketeering #cdnpoli
#DougFord must resign.
#Corruption #AbuseOfOffice #ONpoli
“Ontario's AG reveals Premier Doug Ford directed Housing Minister Steve Clark to conduct “swaps, expansions, contractions and policy updates” related to the Greenbelt. Developers then had direct influence over which lands were removed.
Developers had direct influence over #Ontario Greenbelt land removal, ... The explosive report from Bonnie Lysyk into the government's dealings with developers comes after a six-month investigation.”
🎶🎶 Ladysmith Black Mambazo – Yinhle Lentombi
📨 Yinhle Lentombi translates to "This Lady Is Beautiful" and comes from their 6th studio album Shintsha Sithothobala which was released in 1975.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzhDGvGrpT8
Shintsha Sithothobala, released in 1975 unlike most of the output of the group by this time, does not include [...]
🔗 https://amf.didiermary.fr/ladysmith-black-mambazo-yinhle-lentombi/
@Pinchy63 @girls_can Remember those power plants that the OLP cancelled? And it turned out that it cost a bit more to cancel than anticipated? The only scandal there is that McGuinty knew (the real cost) and covered it up, then (tried 2) covered up the coverup. Charges knocked to misdemeanors. But he was out and it tainted Wynnes whole term.
This government has done outright *illegal* things and so little outrage? This just broke, so maybe this might be the straw that breaks the camel.
In a bold move, Doug #ford attempts to dodge responsibility for the obvious #greenbelt sell off by blaming #immigrants for housing prices and the need to pave over #wetlands and #woodlands. Wow. #onpoli #ontario #duffinsrougeagpreserve
When you make the 6-person #Greenbelt project team charged with a rushed land selection process sign a confidentiality agreement, it just shows you never intended for the process to have #integrity. When you pass on the high profile and controversial task to a staffer and take no role in the decision process, you’re obviously deciding to “keep your hands clean” in advance. That’s mens rea. #onpoli #ontario #duffinsrougeagpreserve
Ignorance is no excuse! #Ford and #Clark should have known the #greenbelt land swap would be controversial and ensured a fair and transparent land selection process. Not shuffled the dirty job off onto a chief of staff to enrich influential #billionaire developers. They should be held accountable for this #scandal. #onpoli #ontario #auditorgeneralreport #duffinsrougeagpreserve
#Scandal in #Ontario. Surprising literally no one, @OntarioAuditor concludes that a high level #Ford staffer gave preferential treatment to certain developers in the #Greenbelt land grab. What IS shocking is that just 2 developers stand to gain $8.3 billion and own 92% of the land involved. These 2 pirates are robbing Ontarians of 1000 acres of #wetlands and #woodlands. #duffinsrougeagpreserve #onpoli
Waiting to see the #ontarioauditorgeneral report on the #Greenbelt land grab today 👀. Two of the #developers went to court to avoid having to speak about how they bought greenbelt land right before Ford approved its #development: I wonder what really happened? #Environment #duffinsrougeagpreserve #farmland #foodsecurity #onpoli #ontario
Nope. COVID-19 isn’t rising because of a “Summer Surge” it’s rising from a “You acted like COVID was over” surge. #COVID #CovidIsAirborne #CovidIsNotOver #MaskUp
#Toronto Star Tue., Aug. 8, 2023
Wanted: #TTC board members who use transit
https://torontostarreplica.pressreader.com/article/281595245052683
I moved to girls_can@TheCanadian.social Posts about #ecology #teaching #biodiversity #contaminants #university #academia #ONpoli #CanPoli #conservation #nature #GreatLakes #parenting she/her