Episode Details

Ontario Premier Doug Ford wants to pave paradise, and put up a tunnel highway. Ford’s incursions on the Greenbelt and Holland Marsh, and his track record currying favours with land and real estate developers, are not new headlines. With Trump’s tariffs threatening Ontario’s valuable auto industry, Premier Ford has taken the political opportunity to push for more of his environmentally reckless pet projects.

In Episode 149 of The Bill Kelly Podcast, Bill discusses the political landscape in Ontario, focusing on Premier Doug Ford's leadership and policies. He highlights Ford's recent majority win as well as the impact of American policies on Ontario's economy. The conversation delves into environmental concerns regarding development in the Green Belt and the implications of infrastructure projects on the environment and communities. Kelly emphasizes the need for caution and oversight in government decisions, particularly regarding job creation and environmental protection.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to Ontario's Political Landscape

01:48 Doug Ford's Leadership and Policies

05:34 Environmental Concerns and Development

11:22 The Future of Ontario's Infrastructure and Environment

FURTHER READING

Developer guests at Doug Ford family wedding got fast-track zoning approvals from government

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-doug-ford-mzos-land-zoning-orders-greenbelt-1.7010332

Ford government's plan for building new highway puts Holland Marsh at risk, critics say

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ford-government-s-plan-for-building-new-highway-puts-holland-marsh-at-risk-critics-say-1.5903595

Ford asks Carney for support on Highway 401 tunnel

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ford-carney-letter-highway-401-tunnel-1.7526978

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