The RCMP has launched an investigation into allegations associated with the decision from the Ontario government to open parts of the Greenbelt for development. .“While we recognize this investigation is of significant interest to Canadians, the RCMP has a duty to protect the integrity of the investigations that it carries out in order to ensure that the process leads to a fair and proper outcome,” said the RCMP in a Tuesday statement. .“Therefore, no further updates will be provided at this time.” .The Office of the Premier of Ontario (OPO) responded by saying the provincial government will co-operate with the investigation. .“We have zero tolerance for any wrongdoing and expect anyone involved in the decision-making about the Greenbelt lands to have followed the letter of the law,” said the OPO. .“Out of respect for the police and their process, we will not be commenting further at this time.” .The RCMP confirmed in August it had received a referral from the Ontario Provincial Police to investigate irregularities in the disposition of the Greenbelt. .READ MORE: Ford cancels Greenbelt land swap, admits it was mistake.“We will review and assess the information received and will take appropriate action as deemed unnecessary,” said the RCMP. .“As the investigation is in its infancy and is ongoing, we decline to offer any further comments.” .Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on September 21 he will be reversing changes he proposed to the Greenbelt and will not make any more in the future. .READ MORE: Ford cancels Greenbelt land swap, admits it was mistake.“It was a mistake to open the Greenbelt,” said Ford. .“It was a mistake to establish a process that moved too fast.”
