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Who Benefits from Bill 5? - Part 2

Special Economic Zones and Ottawa lends a hand Last week we published part one of this article , focused on who has received special favours from this legislation, and other potential beneficiaries related to energy and critical minerals. Special Economic Zones Much of the outrage about Bill 5, particularly from Indigenous

Who benefits from Bill 5?

Part 1: Special favours, energy and critical minerals We have been trying to get this article out for a couple of weeks now, and the ground has been shifting under our feet. As we publish this (on June 5, 2025) Bill 5 has passed , despite widespread condemnation from Indigenous groups,

Ford’s plan to turn Canada into America’s assistant

"Fortress Am-Can” proposes closer integration between Canada and the US From here in mid-April, it’s hard to believe Trump was inaugurated only a few weeks ago, on January 20th. Perhaps it feels longer because news media has been feverishly reporting Trump’s

What do we do now?

Cheap advice for Ontarians from people who should know better Hello. Is it too soon to talk about life in Doug’s third term? It’s a weird time. The bum rush of the snap election came and went in a whirling dervish of nonsense, lies and

Why your Mayor endorsed Ford

With "Strong Mayor" powers, Ontario's municipal leaders are extensions of the Ford government Does your mayor really love Doug Ford? During these short weeks of a snap election, has your mayor loudly and enthusiastically endorsed your local Conservative candidate? You may have noticed, especially if you&

Doug Ford, Canada's Next Prime Minister

The status quo (and Harper) are working cooperatively to put Doug in the PMO By now, you’ve seen Doug Ford in his blue “Canada Is Not For Sale” MAGA hat. Like moths to a flame, Canadian newspapers and news outlets have neatly and efficiently aligned to

What the AG's report tells us about Ford's Bust Out

Dear readers and subscribers, hello again. It’s been quite awhile. We never intended to be away from the newsletter this long, or away at all, really. Those of you who have followed us for awhile know Corruptario is a passion project. For the last few months, family and

The right wing and Facebook: partners in narrative control

If you’ve followed either Jordan or Morgan on social media, you’ll know we have a history of getting thrown off social media platforms. Repeatedly. We started using our own Facebook and Twitter accounts to critique corruption in Ontario in 2020, especially related to COVID. In

Ford's top aide, Pat Sackville, likes to keep it private

A closer look at Doug Ford's chief of staff, and his lobbying company Last week, Global News brought Ford’s greenbelt scandal back to the front burner by reporting on Patrick Sackville’s use of private emails . Sackville, Ford’s chief of staff since