When the Progressive Conservatives took control of Ontario in 2018, Premier Doug Ford instructed his infrastructure minister to pursue undisclosed policies related to the province’s real estate portfolio. The exclusive mandate letter, obtained by Global News, was given to Monte McNaughton after he became the Minister of Infrastructure. The contents of the letter have been closely guarded by Premier Ford’s government, and the Supreme Court is considering a request for their release. While McNaughton’s instructions focused on transportation infrastructure projects, such as highway twinning and subway system upgrades, the letter also called for an audit of projects announced under the previous Liberal government. The letter directed the minister to evaluate the province’s real estate portfolio and sell or repurpose unused properties. Infrastructure Ontario, the agency responsible for managing construction projects, was later given the mandate to divest vacant properties. The government also sought increased private sector involvement in public infrastructure projects through public-private partnerships. Overall, the government aimed to ensure proper deployment of capital investments, lower delivery costs, and pursue partnerships with the private sector.
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