RCMP probes Doug Ford's $8.28-billion Greenbelt land swap scheme
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What happened
An RCMP investigation into Premier Doug Ford's $8.28-billion land swap scheme involving Greenbelt land is ongoing, marking its third anniversary. The probe concerns the decision to allow developers to build housing on 7,400 acres of environmentally sensitive Greenbelt land in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. Two cabinet ministers and two political aides lost their jobs following the decision.
Why it matters
The investigation relates to a major land use decision made by Doug Ford's government. The scheme involved allowing development on environmentally sensitive land, which has led to regulatory uncertainty regarding housing projects in the region.
Who's involved
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Greenbelt land swap probe may change Toronto's development rulesRegulatory uncertainty over Greenbelt land swap may affect Toronto's development rulesPossible
- Charmaine Williams may face political risk from Ford's Greenbelt land swap probeCharmaine Williams may face political risk from Ford's Greenbelt land swap probePossible