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In a shocking escalation of violence, gunfire has erupted around the homes of executives linked to Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. (GIP), a major player in the Canadian construction sector. On March 25, 2025, a shooter targeted the mansion of GIP executive Paul Borrelli in Woodbridge, Ontario, just days after a similar attack occurred at the residence of his colleague, Sean Goldberg, in midtown Toronto. These incidents are part of a troubling pattern of violence that has plagued GIP and its parent company, GFL Environmental Inc., raising serious questions about safety and rivalry in the industry.
A Series of Attacks
The recent shootings represent the latest chapter in a disturbing trend targeting high-profile executives associated with GFL. In September 2024, GFL CEO Patrick Dovigi and his associate Ted Manziaris also fell victim to gunfire at their homes, with these incidents contributing to a string of at least a dozen attacks on GFL and GIP properties since mid-2024. While some arrests have been made, police believe that the assailants were hired by a third party, complicating the investigation.
Court documents reveal that a significant focus of the inquiry is a bitter rivalry involving Ilan Philosophe, the head of Astro Excavating Inc. and Astro Shoring Inc. Philosophe was previously charged with criminal harassment after sending aggressive text messages to GIP executives. He has categorically denied any involvement in the violent incidents.
The Business Rivalry
The conflict between GIP and Philosophe appears to stem from intense competition within the construction and waste management sectors. Philosophe’s Astro Excavating, established in 2014, has become a considerable