All members of City Council have an obligation to act honestly and responsibly when making decisions. City Councillors will declare conflicts of interest when a topic arises inwhich they may have a direct or indirect conflict. The below is a current registry of all declared conflicts by City Councillors.
| Date | Member | Meeting | Agenda Item | Reason for Disclosure |
| Monday, February 8, 2021 | Councillor T. Giertuga |
COW 15/52 CC 5/52 |
Not One More Death - Proposals for Cold Weather |
Councillor T. Giertuga is an employee of the Thunder Bay Correctional Centre. |
| Monday, February 8, 2021 | Councillor A. Ruberto |
CC 5/52 |
BL 3/2021 - A By-law to amend By-law BL 70/2016 Community Improvement Plan – Westfort Business Area and BL 4/2021 - To amend the Community Improvement Plan for Thunder Bay’s Strategic Core Areas |
Councillor A. Ruberto owns property in the area. |
| Monday, February 1, 2021 | Councillor Peng You |
COW 14/52 |
Advocacy – Rules for Areas in Stage 1 under Ontario Regulation 82/20 |
Councillor Peng You is a small business owner. |
| Monday, February 1, 2021 | Councillor S. Ch'ng |
COW 14/52 |
Advocacy – Rules for Areas in Stage 1 under Ontario Regulation 82/20 |
Councillor S. Ch'ng is a small business owner. |
| Monday, February 1, 2021 | Councillor B. Hamilton |
COW 14/52 |
Advocacy – Rules for Areas in Stage 1 under Ontario Regulation 82/20 |
Councillor B. Hamilton is a small business owner. |
| Monday, January 25, 2021 | Councillor A. Ruberto |
CC 4/52 |
BL 3/2021 - A By-law to amend By-law BL 70/2016 Community Improvement Plan – Westfort Business Area and BL 4/2021 - To amend the Community Improvement Plan for Thunder Bay’s Strategic Core Areas |
Councillor A. Ruberto owns property in the area. |
| Monday, January 25, 2021 | Councillor T. Giertuga |
COW 6/52 |
Advocacy - Judicial Sentencing |
Councillor T. Giertuga is an employee of the Thunder Bay Correctional Centre |
| Thursday, January 21, 2021 | Councillor A. Ruberto |
COW 10/52 |
Capital and Operating Budget Review - McKellar Mall |
Councillor A. Ruberto is an adjacent property owner. |
| Tuesday, January 19, 2021 | Councillor A. Ruberto |
COW 9/52 |
Capital and Operating Budget Review - Victoriaville Centre |
Councillor A. Ruberto is an adjacent property owner. |
| Tuesday, January 19, 2021 | Councillor A. Aiello |
COW 9/52 |
Capital and Operating Budget Review - Community Youth & Cultural Funding |
Councillor A. Aiello is employed by an agency that receives funds from this funding source. |
| Monday, December 21, 2020 | Councillor A. Foulds |
COW 3/52 (Closed Session) |
Report 2020CLS.057 (Human Resources & Corporate Safety) |
Councillor A. Foulds has a family member employed by the City of Thunder Bay. |
| Monday, December 21, 2020 | Councillor A. Aiello |
COW 3/52 (Closed Session) |
Report 2020CLS.057 (Human Resources & Corporate Safety) |
Councillor A. Aiello has a family member employed by the City of Thunder Bay. |
| Monday, December 21, 2020 | Councillor A. Ruberto |
COW 3/52 (Open) CC 2/50 |
COVID-19 Emergency Response - Cold Weather Plan Warming Centre |
Councillor A. Ruberto holds a lease agreement with one of the community partners. |
| Monday, October 19, 2020 | Councillor A. Ruberto |
COW 38/51 (Open) |
Report No. R 106/2020 (Development & Emergency Services - Realty) Victoriaville Centre Options Analysis– Reimagine Victoriaville |
Councillor A. Ruberto is an adjacent property owner. |
| Monday, October 5, 2020 | Councillor A. Ruberto |
COW 37/51 (Closed Session) |
Legal Matter |
Councillor A. Ruberto is an adjacent property owner. |
| Monday, September 28, 2020 | Councillor S. Ch'ng |
COW 36/51(Closed Session) |
Legal Matter |
Councillor S. Ch'ng declared a conflict with a Legal Matter as she owns property in the area. |
| Monday, September 14, 2020 | Councillor M. Bentz |
CC Special 30/51 COW 34/51 (Open) CC 21/51 |
Thunder Bay Hydro/Synergy North |
Councillor M. Bentz is an appointed Director on the Synergy North Board of Directors |
| Monday, September 14, 2020 | Councillor C. Fraser |
CC Special 30/51 COW 34/51 (Open & Closed) CC 21/51 |
Thunder Bay Hydro/Synergy North |
Councillor C. Fraser's employer is retained by Synergy North and he provides legal advice to the organization under said retainer from time to time |
| Monday, September 14, 2020 | Councillor A. Ruberto |
CC Special 30/51 COW 34/51 (Open) CC 21/51 |
Thunder Bay Hydro/Synergy North |
Councillor A. Ruberto's son-in-law is employed by Synergy North |
| Monday, August 24, 2020 | Councillor A. Foulds |
COW 33/51 (Open & Closed Sessions) CC 20/51
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Human Resources Matter
Report No. R 103/2020 (Community Services) COVID-19: Phase 1 Fall 2020 Operations Services Level Changes |
Councillor A. Foulds is affiliated with an associated Board.
Councillor A. Foulds is a board member for the Thunder Bolts Swim Club. |
| Monday, August 24, 2020 | Councillor A. Aiello |
COW 33/51 (Open & Closed Sessions) CC 20/51
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Human Resources Matter
Report No. R 103/2020 (Community Services) COVID-19: Phase 1 Fall 2020 Operations Services Level Changes |
Councillor A. Aiello has relatives employed in this area.
Councillor A. Aiello has family members employed at the Canada Games Complex and City-owned daycares |
| Monday, June 15, 2020 | Councillor Aldo Ruberto |
COW 27/51 CC 32/51 |
Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan | Councillor A. Ruberto has applied for the Community Improvement program in the past and he owns properties in the core areas. |
| Monday, June 15, 2020 | Councillor Brian Hamilton |
COW 27/51 CC 32/51 |
Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan and Pop-Up Patio Program | Councillor B. Hamilton owns a business which may benefit from the program. |
| Monday, June 15, 2020 | Councillor Cody Fraser | CCP 7/51 | Report No. R 70/2020 (Development & Emergency Services - Planning Services) 1543 Arthur Street East |
Councillor C. Fraser's employer is representing the applicant. |
| Monday, June 15, 2020 | Councillor Shelby Ch'ng | COW 27/51 (Closed Session) | Report No. 2020CLS.016 (Legal Services) Legal Matter |
Councillor S. Ch'ng is a business owner affected by the matter. |
| Monday, May 25, 2020 | Councillor Brian Hamilton | COW 25/51 | Community Improvement Plans | Councillor B. Hamilton is moving ahead with a development that may benefit from the program. |
| Monday, May 25, 2020 | Councillor Aldo Ruberto | COW 25/51 | Community Improvement Plans | Councillor A. Ruberto has applied for the Community Improvement program in the past. |
| Monday, April 20, 2020 | Councillor Kristen Oliver | COW 21/51 (Closed Session) | Board Appointment | Councillor K. Oliver is affiliated with the organization. |
| Monday, March 9, 2020 | Councillor Albert Aiello | COW 17/51 | R 25/2020 - Recommended Allocation of $67,000 to the 2020 Community, Youth & Cultural Funding Program | Councillor A. Aiello is the Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club. |
| Wednesday, January 29, 2020 | Councillor Aldo Ruberto |
COW 14/51 |
Capital and Operating Budget Review | Councillor A. Ruberto declared a conflict of interest relative to all items concerning CEDC as his son is employed there. |
| Thursday, January 16, 2020 | Councillor Aldo Ruberto |
COW 12/51 |
Capital and Operating Budget Review - Victoriaville Centre | Councillor A. Ruberto is an adjacent property owner. |
| Monday, January 13, 2020 | Councillor Albert Aiello |
COW 4/51 |
R 13/2020 - Community, Youth & Cultural Funding Recommendations | Councillor A. Aiello is the Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club. |
| Monday, December 16, 2019 | Councillor Mark Bentz |
CC 2/51 COW 1/51 |
1. Board Appointment and 2. Economic Development Reserve Project Item | 1. Councillor M. Bentz is a Board Member of Synergy North and 2. Confederation College Employee |
| Monday, December 16, 2019 | Councillor Andrew Foulds |
CC 2/51 COW 1/51 |
Clean, Green & Beautiful Minutes | Applicants for CGB projects are relatives to professional contacts |
| Monday, December 16, 2019 | Councillor Kristen Oliver | CC 2/51 COW 1/51 | Economic Development Reserve Fund Project | Councillor K. Oliver is a Board Member at Confederation College |
| Monday, November 25, 2019 | Councillor Brian Hamilton | COW 49/50 CLOSED/OPEN | 2019CLS.037 | Party to the Report |
| Monday, November 25, 2019 | Councillor Albert Aiello | COW 49/50 CLOSED/OPEN | 2019CLS.037 | Party to the Report |
| Tuesday, November 19, 2019 | Mayor Bill Mauro | Thunder Bay Police Services Board - Closed Session | Labour Relations | Mayor B. Mauro has a family member employed by the Thunder Bay Police Service |
| Monday, November 4, 2019 | Councillor Brian Hamilton | COW 47/50 | Rainbow Crosswalk Cost Information | Councillor B. Hamilton owns property in proximity to the installation |
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Monday, November 4, 2019 |
Councillor Aldo Ruberto | COW 47/50 | Rainbow Crosswalk Cost Information |
Councillor A. Ruberto owns property on the street the crossing is proposed to be located
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Monday, October 21, 2019
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Councillor Albert Aiello
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COW 45/50(Closed Session)
CC(PM) 11/50 |
Legal Matter
R 133/2019 Zoning By-law Amendment - Part of 105 Junot Avenue South
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Councillor A. Aiello is the Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club |
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Tuesday, September 17, 2019 |
Mayor Bill Mauro | Thunder Bay Police Services Board - Closed Session | Labour Relations | Mayor B. Mauro has a family member employed by the Thunder Bay Police Service |
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Monday, September 9, 2019 |
Councillor Peng You | COW 40/50 |
National Wushu Championship 2020 and World Taiji Championship 2022 |
Councillor Peng You is President of Tai Chi Association and Owner of Tai Chi Academy |
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Tuesday, July 16, 2019 |
Mayor Bill Mauro |
Thunder Bay Police Services Board - Closed Session |
Labour Relations |
Mayor B. Mauro has a family member employed by the Thunder Bay Police Service |
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Tuesday, June 18, 2019 |
Mayor Bill Mauro |
Thunder Bay Police Services Board - Closed Session |
Labour Relations |
Mayor B. Mauro has a family member employed by the Thunder Bay Police Service |
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Tuesday, May 21, 2019 |
Mayor Bill Mauro |
Thunder Bay Police Services Board - Closed Session |
Labour Relations |
Mayor B. Mauro has a family member employed by the Thunder Bay Police Service |
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Monday, May 13, 2019 |
Councillor Cody Fraser |
COW 31/50 (Closed Session) |
Report 2019CLS.008 |
Councillor C. Fraser disclosed an indirect pecuniary interest relative to Report 2019CLS.008 |
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Monday, April 29, 2019 |
Councillor Andrew Foulds |
COW 29/50 - Closed and Open Session CC 15/50 |
Report No.2019CLS010
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Councillor A. Foulds disclosed an indirect Pecuniary Interest relative to Report #2019CLS010 |
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Tuesday, April 16, 2019 |
Mayor Bill Mauro | Thunder Bay Police Services Board - Closed Session | Labour Relations | Mayor B. Mauro has a family member employed by the Thunder Bay Police Service |
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Monday, April 8, 2019 |
Councillor Mark Bentz | COW 25/50 | Draft Shareholder Declaration - Thunder Bay Hydro Corporation | Councillor M. Bentz is a member of the Board of Directors for Synergy North (Thunder Bay Hydro) |
In accordance with s.5.1 of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, at a meeting which a member discloses an interest under section 5, or as soon as possible afterwards, the member shall file a written statement of interest and its general nature with the City Clerk of the Municipality or the secretary of the committee or local board, as the case may be. In accordance with s.6.1 of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, every municipality and local board shall establish and maintain a registry in which shall be kept,
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A copy of each statement filed under s.5.1. and
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A copy of each declaration recorded under s. 6
The registry shall be available to the public for inspection in the manner and during the time of that the municipality or local board, as the case may be, may determine.
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