Toronto police charge man in 2024 shooting at home of GFL CEO Dovigi

Ilan Philosophe was charged with discharging a firearm at two residencesAuthor of the article:You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.Police in Toronto arrested a man for allegedly firing on the homes of GFL Environmental Inc. chief executive Patrick Dovigi and another GFL-affiliated executive.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Ilan Philosophe was charged on Thursday with discharging a firearm and conspiring with another person to discharge a firearm at two residences in Toronto on Sept. 29 and 30, 2024. The first house belonged to Dovigi and the second to Ted Manziaris, who worked for a sister company of GFL.The arrest was first reported by the Globe and Mail newspaper. Attempts to reach Philosophe, 42, or his lawyers were unsuccessful. GFL did not respond to an email requesting comment on the arrest.Breaking business news, incisive views, must-reads and market signals. Weekdays by 9 a.m.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Posthaste will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.Gunfire has targeted the personnel or operations of GFL, one of North America’s largest waste management companies, on several occasions. A month after Dovigi’s home was hit in 2024, shots were fired at GFL offices in north Toronto, with no reported injuries.In March of this year, more shots were fired in the direction of a GFL office building north of Toronto, a waste-hauling yard and the home of an executive of a GFL affiliate, the Toronto Star reported.GFL got its start in the Toronto region, but has made numerous acquisitions and now gets the bulk of its revenue in the US. The company announced in January that it had relocated its executive headquarters to Miami Beach, Florida.Bloomberg.comPostmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. Comments may take up to an hour to appear on the site. You will receive an email if there is a reply to your comment, an update to a thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information.365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4© 2026 Financial Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited.This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.You can manage saved articles in your account.and save up to 100 articles!You can manage your saved articles in your account and clicking the X located at the bottom right of the article.