Greenbelt talks with facilitator still planned, city says
Critics worry more protected land will be yanked for development
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Critics worry more protected land will be yanked for development
Doug Ford responded to Mayor Andrea Horwath’s suggestions that building on Hamilton’s Greenbelt land was ‘not necessary’ and likely be difficult to develop.
A number of local groups and elected officials are reacting to the auditor general's report on the Greenbelt.
Ontario auditor general Bonnie Lysyk found the Ford government’s 2022 decision to open part of the protected Greenbelt for development was driven by political influence and privileged access.
Hamilton's mayor is calling on Ontario Premier Doug Ford to abandon his plan to open up parts of the Greenbelt for development after the province's auditor general found a small group of well-connected developers influenced the plan.