When a crime is just a fine it means rich people can get away with it.

IMO it is ridiculous that a builder can own a lot, lie about having permits to cut down trees, and still be allowed to go ahead with the planned build that could only happen if the trees were removed.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/etobicoke-trees-forged-permits-modcity-9.7412690