The fact that Ford conceded the process was shit but is still doubling down on the outcome is infuriating. It comes down to: "Look, folks, we're in power, so skedaddle".
this post was submitted on 14 Aug 2023
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It's spin. Continuing with the corrupt process, while saying "we need those lands to build 52 houses" makes it come across as
- Necessary.
- There were flaws, but they were negligible.
- Ford and Co are continuing to work on behalf of the electorate
All of which is bullshit.
I really hope to see reporting on personal and financial links between Ford, the chief of staff, and the developers.
Look at it this way...
Ford claims that this will provide 50,000 homes. His developer friends will make $8 billion in profit.
Easy math...
$8,000,000,000 / 50,000 homes = $160,000/home
Imagine how much more good those homes could do if they cost $160,000 less each.
Sure, the developers deserve to make a profit but maybe, just maybe, if other developers had had a chance to get in there the people of Ontario might have gotten better value for their land.