Greenbelt Scandal

• Ford government broke ‘legal’ record-keeping rules during Greenbelt scandal

  On Thursday, the Information and Privacy Commissioner's office released a report summarizing the results of a number of freedom of information appeals over Greenbelt documents.

  Politics

  Jun 12, 2025
  
• NDP calls for Ontario integrity commissioner to release ‘unregistered lobbyist’ report

  While the Integrity Commissioner published the name of the lobbyist for violations of the Lobbyist Registration Act, the details of the investigation have been kept under wraps.

  Politics

  Apr 1, 2025
  
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• Ontario lobbyist found to have violated rules, including relating to Greenbelt

  Nico Fidani-Diker was found in non-compliance with the Lobbyists Registration Act in five separate instances between 2022 and 2023.

  Politics

  Mar 31, 2025
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• RCMP interviews ‘currently underway’ in Ford government Greenbelt probe

  The RCMP's investigation was triggered after two watchdog reports last summer into the Ford government's decision to remove 7,400 acres of protected land from the Greenbelt.

  Politics

  Aug 9, 2024
• Government’s Greenbelt advisory group ‘dormant’ without a chair and only 2 remaining members 

  The Greenbelt Council is supposed to meet 10 times per year but hasn't convened a session since December 2022, despite the Greenbelt scandal that engulfed the Ford government.

  Politics

  Aug 9, 2024
• Ford government close to completing Greenbelt checklist, key recommendation will go to committee

  In her Greenbelt investigation, Ontario's auditor general set the Ford government 15 tasks to fix its internal processes. The vast majority of them are now complete.

  Politics

  Aug 8, 2024
• Greenbelt scandal: Former AG reflects on investigation that rocked the Ford government

  The government's 2022 decision to allow development on 15 parcels of Greenbelt land triggered controversy after two independent investigations revealed how events unfolded.

  Canada

  Aug 7, 2024
• Greenbelt scandal prompted rounds of ethics training: integrity commissioner

  Ontario's integrity commissioner said in his annual report that he was asked to deliver several rounds of ethics training after the Greenbelt scandal raised questions.

  Politics

  Jul 2, 2024
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• COMMENTARY: Ontario’s Greenbelt is safe for now, but will the scandal alter Doug Ford’s course?

  Ontario Premier Doug Ford's extraordinary reversal on his decision to open the GTA's Greenbelt for housing development flows from two colossal political miscalculations.

  Commentary

  Sep 26, 2023
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• Ontario to introduce new Greenbelt law soon, new housing minister says

  Ford says in question period today that his announcement is a sign of leadership, admitting he made a mistake and is moving forward.

  Politics

  Sep 25, 2023