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Aidan Chamandy

Aidan Chamandy

Like most reporters, Aidan Chamandy covers a lot of different topics but he specializes in energy and housing. He can usually be found looking for government documents on obscure websites and filing freedom-of-information requests. He also hosts and produces podcasts. He's better at being a Leafs fan than anyone else on earth.

Recent Work by Aidan

Tackling housing crisis with single-family homes a tall task, experts warn

Tackling housing crisis with single-family homes a tall task, experts warn

Data isn't on Doug Ford's side as he makes clear his preference for single-family housing — against the recommendations of his own task force
Liberals introduce bill to legalize fourplexes and tackle 'poison pills' that limit development

Liberals introduce bill to legalize fourplexes and tackle 'poison pills' that limit development

The bill would permit fourplexes across the province and eliminate common stumbling blocks that make density legal, but not financially feasible
Who’s getting it done on housing? Sean Fraser or Doug Ford?

Who’s getting it done on housing? Sean Fraser or Doug Ford?

The federal Housing Accelerator Fund has started to reverse Ontario’s restrictive zoning regime. But is it enough?
Dunlop announces $1.3 billion for struggling post-secondary sector

Dunlop announces $1.3 billion for struggling post-secondary sector

Monday's announcement is well short of what the sector needs, according to a provincially appointed expert panel
Colleges minister raised $24k from private college execs at meet and greet

Colleges minister raised $24k from private college execs at meet and greet

The PCs raised over $150k from executives with public-private college partnerships the government saved from extinction
Ontario switching to automatic licence plate renewal, Ford says

Ontario switching to automatic licence plate renewal, Ford says

Ford also announced a new anti-carbon tax bill
Ford government mandate letters can be kept secret, Supreme Court rules

Ford government mandate letters can be kept secret, Supreme Court rules

The decision has far-reaching implications, including in police investigations into Canadian governments, one expert says
Tories have renewed interest in renewable energy

Tories have renewed interest in renewable energy

Ontario's electricity system operator is gearing up to bring more renewable energy projects onto the grid
From Elizabeth to Edith: Ontario's new lieutenant governor sworn in

From Elizabeth to Edith: Ontario's new lieutenant governor sworn in

Dumont is Ontario's first Francophone lieutenant governor
The Greenbelt's 'Mr. X' contracted with personal support workers association

The Greenbelt's 'Mr. X' contracted with personal support workers association

A contract negotiated by consulting firm Municipal Solutions contains what could be a lobbying success fee, similar to what Ontario’s integrity commissioner said is illegal in his Greenbelt report
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