Internal emails obtained by the Star cast doubt on the independence of provincial transit agency Metrolinx.
Doug Ford’s government directed Metrolinx to leave two Toronto New Democrat MPPs off a notice sent to city and federal politicians about tree removals in their jurisdictions, according to internal emails obtained by the Star that cast doubt on the independence of the transit agency.
“This is the public’s money, and the public would expect public accountability and public notice,” said Wong-Tam, MPP for Toronto Centre and a former city councillor. Ford’s deputy chief of staff for media did not respond to multiple requests for comment from the Star. “As a Crown agency, the minister’s office works closely with Metrolinx, which has been the process for over a decade,” said Brasier.
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