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Leyland Cecco in Toronto

Ontario government in turmoil after minister quits over land swap scandal

Steve Clark resigned in the wake of the report, saying he had become a ‘distraction’ to his provincial government.
Steve Clark resigned in the wake of the report, saying he had become a ‘distraction’ to his provincial government. Photograph: Canadian Press/Shutterstock

Ontario’s provincial government is in turmoil following the abrupt resignation of its housing minister amid accusations he breached ethics laws in a controversial land swap deal.

The Ontario premier, Doug Ford, defended his government’s conduct on Tuesday but said top officials would begin a review of deals to sell protected lands on the periphery of the greater Toronto area.

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