I was going to showcase last nights BILD GTA Awards event on this blog originally. It was a really nice event, attended by the cream of the residential construction industry and, the sumptuous meal and delightful entertainment kept the party going. The Awards presentation was quick – =hint to Academy Awards organizers and, all seemed to enjoy the event. During the event though, Sun Tv made a surprise announcement about Jack Layton getting a rub and tub a number of years ago in a massage parlour. Investigated but released without charges. Seems Olivia Chow knew of the incident, so wasn’t overly surprised when it surfaced I guess. Lots of Twittering about it but, what I want to comment on is one Tweet that kind of sums up about Mattamy and their activities. Which seem to be lost on most people in regards to last nights awards. More on that later.
One Tweet stated the following: ” In this country – no charges = innocent. Period. That is fundamental. #elxn41“
Yes, something a lot of people think but, those who deal with this issue daily know it is not true.
Was Mattamy charged with illegal wiring in my house? No. Why? You’d have to ask Ann Mulvale and the Town of Oakville Building Department. An investigation was done but the report never got past Mulvale. Considering I was the victim, I never saw the report and was informally told, I’d never see it. Was Mattamy innocent?
Was Mattamy charged with construction on lands fertilized with human waste? They were observed by a citizen ( I know them, not hearsay) who reported it to the authorities. Investigated and construction ordered to stop. Workers sent for testing. Was Mattamy charged? No? Innocent of doing illegal construction? I’d say yes but I guess not being charged means they are innocent, even though observed breaking the law and ordered to stop. How do you order someone to stop if they are innocent?
I’ve received information from several sources that state that Mattamy gets a kickback from sub-contractors. Never been charged, although I notice in Gravenhurst a CEO was fired for letting some Toronto construction firm fudge the books. Is demanding kickbacks illegal? Maybe when you are the homebuyer paying for a house and finding out that someone is lining their pocket with your money. Would an investigation be worthwhile here?
I could bring out a few other issues but, I really don’t want to embarrass certain people who have been forthright with me.
But, the crux of the matter is, NOT BEING CHARGED DOES NOT MAKE ONE INNOCENT. Otherwise, I’d have seen the report stating why he wasn’t charged, if it was a proper report. Why hide something when someone is innocent?
Seems that J.D. Power and Associates has stopped giving Mattamy awards based on their history. Also, maybe because people have come forward and told them that they gave bonus marks due to free upgrades etc. Would one call this process – INNOCENT?
So, to the person who Tweeted me on innocence. It would be nice if it was true but, it seems that the facts don’t support the wishful thinking.
Next: BILD GTA awards – nice event but, a slap in the face to those builders who don’t seem to have the issues that Mattamy does and didn’t win. I’d reconsider my memberhip with BILD GTA.
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