https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-sales-of-greenbelt-land-raise-questions-for-ford/?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=Referrer%3A%20Social%20Network%20%2F%20Media&utm_campaign=Shared%20Web%20Article%20Links&fbclid=IwAR0EfKWenT5QwReYRJQGBN1QSvhM07XFn_-SYLpI0hyCywhHXc-tGameC4o The buyer was TACC Developments (Block 41) Inc., which is controlled by prominent developer Silvio De Gasperis and members of his family. The company borrowed $100-million from CIBC to cover the purchase, at an interest rate of 21 per cent annually, records show. Mr. De Gasperis is also a PC Party donor. Elections Ontario records show total donations of more than $17,000 to the PC Party since 2018 under variations of Mr. De Gasperis’s name. There were also donations to the Liberal Party under the same names. As well, donors with the same names as several of Mr. De Gasperis’s executives and family members have donated tens of thousands of dollars to the PC Party. - The Globe and Mail #onpoli #TOpoli #OntarioCanada #ontario #ontariohousingmarket #OntarioGreenBelt

https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2022/12/02/peel-warns-it-faces-a-2-billion-shortfall-under-fords-new-housing-act.html?rf&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=SocialMedia&utm_campaign=GTA&utm_content=peelwarns&fbclid=IwAR1BDxXB6RSK9mUFmZtXCqIAJPuX9jLQbiKGrdZXSQzXLnn63CPnDrASmv4 The loss of revenue would lead to infrastructure cuts and tax and utility rate hikes, says a report from the region’s chief administrative officer. The Toronto Star​ #onpoli #TOpoli #OntarioCanada #housingcrisis #ontario #ontariohousingmarket

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-ontario-passes-housing-bill-amid-criticism-from-cities-conservation/?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=Referrer%3A%20Social%20Network%20%2F%20Media&utm_campaign=Shared%20Web%20Article%20Links&fbclid=IwAR3pfEylDbhlmRqLW3BlYzErMynNMNKs6wdh-eqeK_b-Ijh4tdlnJNlJ4pg Ontario passed a housing bill Monday intended to spur development but critics say it will lead to higher property taxes, weaken conservation authority powers and not actually make homes more affordable. - The Globe and Mail #onpoli #TOpoli #OntarioCanada #housingcrisis #ontario #ontariohousingmarket