THE DEMOCRATIC REPORTER Opening comments: An unlawful Subdivision Application by a sitting politician - Hazel McCallion - should this not be investigated by the Governor General to discover if this Mayor is of suitable character to be a member of the Order of Canada? This letter is a follow-up to my Nov. 17/05, letter to the Governor General - A formal request for delay in Hazel McCallion’s investiture and review of the decision to name her a member of the Order of Canada. A written response was asked for and there has been none yet. This letter and web-site is unique in that the actual documents - DEEDS - TRANSFER OF LAND - CORPORATION FORMS Also it means people can see how to investigate politicians themselves, its not too hard! If the Canadian government thinks this matter is going away they are sorely mistaken. These links have been added [ Blow-up of clipped section & Full page ] to this web-page. Some of the documents have been cleaned up, content has not been changed.
NOTE: Forgot to point out that the address for The Streetsville Booster, the McCallion family newspaper, was 24 Falconer Dr. and that it was used by the McCallion's here. In closing; GOVERNOR GENERAL'S OFFICE
ATTN: Her Excellency the Right Honourable - Michaëlle Jean - The Governor General. ATTN: Curtis Barlow, Deputy Secretary. Rideau Hall 1 Sussex Drive Ottawa, Ont., K1A 0A1
RE: Further documents to show Hazel McCallion is not of suitable character to be a member of the Order of Canada. An unlawful Subdivision Application by a sitting politician? Dear Governor General; Jan. 2, 2006 There has not yet been a reply to my Nov. 17/05, letter - A formal request for delay in Hazel’s McCallion’s investiture and review of the decision to name her a member of the Order of Canada. A written reply is required. Also, the request is again made for an investigation into her past, in regards to if she is of worthy character to be a member of the Order of Canada. This letter presents more of the documents regarding one of the many issues about Hazel McCallion, presented in the Nov. 17/05, letter to the Governor General, page 6 - The Mayor was a developer while sitting as the Mayor on Mississauga City Council. More facts continue to be uncovered about Hazel McCallion and her family as developers and what has been called their unlawful Subdivision Application. This involves the same property that Hazel McCallion was taken to court over in 1982, regarding her improper conduct which determined that there was a "Finding of conflict of interest at relevant time" and that "was the only finding that could be made". Oddly the judge ruled that it appeared (to him), as an honest error by the Mayor, Hazel McCallion in spite of the fact "she breached the Act in all four of the 4 ways in which the Act could be breached." An honest error explained by Hazel’s counsel, "that in the euphoria of the adoption of a resolution supported by a majority of council and as well by most of the competing economic interests,". It has been noted to me that a key element of this case was the City’s plans to divide the City into several planning districts that would be released for development in a certain order, over time. The area the Mayor’s property was in, under interesting circumstances, went from being one of the last, to being one of the first opened for development. Was Hazel McCallion excited for the reasons her lawyer noted or was it really because she knew it would open the door (much sooner), to making hundreds of thousands of dollars by selling the McCallion homestead after getting an approved Subdivision Application? There maybe questions in regards to her intentions in that matter (to a limited few), but given her clear and deliberate efforts to hide from taxpayers and voters the significant facts presented in this letter there can be no doubt - she is a developer! A sitting elected official who is filing a Subdivision Application is a very note worthy fact. A developer who in the effort to hide her identify apparently did not properly/lawfully fill out the necessary legal documents for a Subdivision Application, that should note the true "owner’s" name on the Subdivision Application/Authorization form. As her business dealings are not open, they become highly questionable - what else is she hiding and is this an example of the high moral character that members of the Order of Canada should be exhibiting? - 2 - #2. A map showing the lay out of the planned subdivision, Willson McTavish "In Trust". #3. 1984 Feb. 17, Subdivision Application by Willson McTavish "In Trust" and John D. Rogers & Associates. A Blow-up of clipped section & Full page The Subdivision Application #.13 states - Owner’s Authorization - The owner must complete the following and a similar authorization on the draft plan. I, W, McTavish "In Trust" being the [the following was inserted by pen into the legal document {authorized agent of the}] registered owner of the subject lands hereby authorize John D. Rogers & Associates to prepare and submit a draft plan of subdivision for approval. Signed by W, McTavish. Interesting that the name of the true owner is never seen and how lawful is that? It has been noted to me that it is not! Equally interesting is that John D. Rogers & Associates allows this to take place and that in item.# 12 it notes that "For 21 years John Rogers ran the committee as chairman"of the Mayor's Charity Golf Committee. This makes you wonder what kind of relationship - personal & business - exists between him and the Mayor. #4. 1984 Feb. 17, copy of part of the draft subdivision plan. Blow-up of clipped section & Full page It has this - Owner’s Certificate - John D. Rogers & Associates is hereby authorized to submit this plan to the Region of Peel for approval. Signed - Willson Mc Tavish Q. C. (In Trust). Why would they not list the real owner???? Why was it so important it not be made public, as it should have been???? #5. 1984 Feb. 17, letter from John D. Rogers & Associates. Blow-up of clipped section & Full page At some point the land was put into "Willson MacTavish "In Trust"" and at some point taken out so it could go into the numbered company or maybe there never was a trust. The nature of this trust is a real mystery to us, if it even existed. Hazel's property is presented to both the City of Mississauga and the Region of Peel, Planning Dept.'s as "Willson MacTavish "In Trust"" during the whole subdivision approval process. #6. 1985 Jan. 2, City of Mississauga, General Committee - Minutes. A Blow-up of clipped section & Full page In regards to the three Subdivision Applications before General Committee - "Mayor H. McCallion declared a conflict of interest with respect to Item 11 by virtue of joint ownership with her Husband of the property municipally known as 1560 Britannia Road West which is their place of residence and refrained from discussing and voting on this item." #7. 1985 Jan. 14, City of Mississauga, Council - Minutes. Blow-up of clipped section & Full page In regards to the three Subdivision Applications before Council - "Mayor H. McCallion declared a conflict of interest and refrained from discussion and voting thereon, with respect to the following by virtue of proximity of the subject lands she owns jointly with her husband, municipally known as 1560 Britannia Road West which is their place of residence:" - 3 - #8. 1985 Feb. 28, Peel Council - Minutes. Blow-up of clipped section & Full page In regards to the three Subdivision Applications before Region of Peel Council - "Councillor H. McCallion declared a Conflict of Interest with respect to P-18-85 and pursuant to the Conflict of Interest Act stated that the reason was by virtue of joint ownership with her husband in the vicinity of the subject lands and refrained from discussion and voting thereon." So, when this matter did come before Mississauga City and Peel Councils, Hazel McCallion did declare a Conflict of Interest BUT never noted that it was because she and her family were in fact the developers of the property in question. The same misleading reason was given for both her and her neighbour’s property. It is also very clear the Mayor of Mississauga is making every effort to hide things she had knowledge of, namely that her family were acting as developers making the Subdivision Application, that it was their property under direct consideration and that the "Trust" was their’s. As a member of these Councils she could have changed the minutes to make them more accurate and by not doing so proves her true intentions, she wanted to hide her business dealings. In about a year the Subdivision Application is approved, so you can imagine Hazel’s "euphoria". #9. 1986 Aug. 15, the land transfer from the McCallions to the numbered company 675352 Ont. Ltd. Blow-up of clipped section & Full page #10. 1988 Jan. 14, the documents showing 675352 Ont. Ltd. being turned over to the McCallions. Blow-up of clipped section & Full page Hazel McCallion lists herself as President of 675352 Ontario Limited. For a sitting elected official to do so and after the court case she lost regarding the same property, some would say that is very arrogant of her. #11. 1988 Feb. 28, the land transfer from 675352 Ont. Ltd. To Tradmor. Blow-up of clipped section & Full page Hazel McCallion made a point of getting an approved Subdivision Application before selling the property to maximize the profit. It was sold to Tradmor, a company with a couple of non-Canadians (Paris, France) Directors listed; interesting, as Hazel would say.
The personal relationship with the developer Harold Shipp; In enclosure #.12, it notes that "Harold Shipp, honourary chairman of the Gala, has personally known Mayor McCallion since 1958." ... "Working alongside the Mayor and knowing her personally for so many years" and enclosure #.1, is the deed (dated Mar. 26 1958), showing the land transfer from G.S. Shipp & Son Ltd. to the McCallion’s, for the land that The Streetsville Booster (the McCallion family newspaper), would originally sit on. I understand a developer selling property to a person who would later become a elected official, is not that common a set of circumstances and has interesting implications regarding how impartial that politician can be towards that developer & developers in general. Given the fact that the McCallion’s got the help they did (that we know of - so far), in starting their business in this area and the relationship is described as personal with a developer, does it not stand to reason that the McCallions would know very well the profits to be made as developers? Maybe GREED got the better of the McCallions? - 4 - Remember MACRAN with its husband & wife team of the McCallions' and the Randles' (the 4 of them), that made up the Board of Directors for Macran Associates Limited, incorporated Mar. 14 1974. In Macran's Articles of Incorporation, its "objects" notes many things but most notable is - "subdivide real estate properties." Highly questionable is the profit it made in one land sale "The price had increased $132,900 in seven months" when it was sold to three developers. Given a close personal relationship with a developer active in the area that a elected official has jurisdiction over and the known nature of that elected official’s business dealings (unlawful, highly questionable, etc.), is it not prudent to question Hazel McCallion very carefully about her businesses dealings in order not to bring shame to the Order of Canada? Has the Governor General been fully informed of the noted matters or are there other items Hazel McCallion has failed to divulge to the Order of Canada selection committee? Again is Hazel McCallion’s character the best Canada has to offer? Should Hazel McCallion’s membership in the Order of Canada be fully and formally reviewed. This should be done before more dubious information is found and the greater the Governor General’s shame for not taking action sooner. A written response is expected to this letter. Remember what the Order of Canada is about - "The Order of Canada recognizes people who have made a difference to our country. ... all Canadians are eligible for the Order of Canada, our country's highest honour for lifetime achievement.", it is hoped this means positive achievements. "The Order of Canada was established in 1967 to recognize outstanding achievement and service in various fields of human endeavour. ... The motto of the Order is Desiderantes meliorem patriam" –"They desire a better country.", the taxpayers who fund this honour system want the very best. The Order of Canada members should set an example of the strong moral character and virtuous spirit that all Canadians should aspire to. Considering the facts noted in this letter, Hazel McCallion is more suited to an example of who should not get the award. Medal wearers are held up as those we should emulate, as the best Canada has to offer. Given Hazel McCallion’s past and current legal problems, how can honouring her be justified without calling into question, all those who have already received the Order of Canada?
The Governor General needs to take time out from being "HOT"
This will be posted on my web-site (with the more political items), which is; http://The-Democratic-Reporter.com - 5 - I am willing to discuss my letter with you and there is an answering machine you can leave a detailed private message on. My phone number is (905) ***-**** & E-mail *****************. Please find enclosed; 1). 1958 Mar. 26, the deed showing the land transfer from G.S. Shipp & Son Ltd., to Samuel McCallion. 1 page.Blow-up of clipped section & Full page 2). A map showing the lay out of the planned subdivision, Willson McTavish "In Trust". 1 page. 3). 1984 Feb. 17, Subdivision Application by Willson McTavish "In Trust" and John D. Rogers & Associates. 2 pages. 4). 1984 Feb. 17, copy of part of the draft subdivision plan. 1 page. 5). 1984 Feb. 17, letter from John D. Rogers & Associates. 1 page. 6). 1985 Jan. 2, City of Mississauga, General Committee - Minutes. 3 pages. B Blow-up of clipped section & Full page C Blow-up of clipped section & Full page 7). 1985 Jan. 14, City of Mississauga, Council - Minutes. 1 page. 8). 1985 Feb. 28, Peel Council - Minutes. 1 page. 9). 1986 Aug. 15, the land transfer from the McCallions to the numbered company 675352 Ont. Ltd. 1 page. 10). 1988 Jan. 14, the documents showing 675352 Ont. Ltd. being turned over to the McCallions. 1 page. Blow-up of clipped section & Full page 12). 2005 Nov. 24, Mississauga Business Times, article - Fundraising played part in Order of Canada. 2 pages. Sincerely yours; Donald Barber |
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