Opposition demands Greenbelt reversal amid revelations of Ford government appointee’s family ties

“It seems there’s always just one degree of separation between this government and a very select group of insider developers who are reaping huge profits off of shady land deals in this province,” Ms. Shaw said.

The foundation describes itself on its website as “the only organization solely dedicated to ensuring the Greenbelt remains permanent, protected and prosperous.” It was created in 2005 to advocate for the continued preservation of the 800,000 hectares of farmland, forests and wetlands in the Greenbelt, which stretches across the Greater Golden Horseshoe in the Toronto area.Ms. McGovern is now an executive adviser to Peter Bethlenfalvy, Ontario’s Finance Minister.

The Integrity Commissioner’s separate report, released last week, says Mr. Rice purchased a 280-hectare property in King township, north of Toronto, for $80-million on May 3, 2022. The sale closed on Sept. 15, 2022. The Greenbelt Foundation held a board meeting on Oct. 3, which Ms. McGovern attended. She did not disclose anything about her brother’s connection to Greenbelt land or his lobbying, Mr. McDonnell, the foundation CEO, told The Globe.

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