Conflicts of Interest Registry
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 in which they may have a direct or indirect conflict. The below is a current registry of all declared conflicts by City Councillors.
| Date | Councillor | Session | Topic | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 21, 2026 | Councillor Andrew Foulds | City Council | Report 2026CLS.007 (Human Resources) Non-Affiliated, Non-Union and Managerial Salaries | Councillor A. Foulds declared a conflict as he has a family member employed by the City of Thunder Bay. |
| February 17, 2026 | Councillor Brian Hamilton | City Council | Report 099-2026-Declaring a Homelessness Humanitarian Crisis | Councillor B. Hamilton declared a conflict as he is employed by Norwest Community Health Centre, who is involved in developing innovative programs to address homelessness. |
| Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | Councillor Kristen Oliver | Quality of Life Standing Committee | Report 044-2026-Growth-Strategy & Engagement, Community Efficiency Financing Design Study | Councillor K. Oliver declared a conflict as their employer delivers funding to support program delivery. |
| Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | Councillor Albert Aiello | City Council | Report 22-2026 - Community Services - Recreation & Culture 2026 Community, Youth & Cultural Funding Program | Councillor A. Aiello declared a conflict as he works for an agency that is a recipient of this funding stream. |
| Tuesday, December 9, 2025 | Councillor Albert Aiello | Finance & Administration Standing Committee | Report 388-2025 Community Services - Recreation & Culture 2026 Community, Youth & Cultural Funding Program | Councillor A. Aiello declared a conflict as he works for an agency that is a recipient of this funding stream. |
| Monday, August 25, 2025 | Councillor Kasey Etreni | City Council (Public Meeting) | By-law 261-2025 - A By-law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement | Councillor K. Etreni resides in the neighbourhood. |
| Monday, May 5, 2025 | Councillor Shelby Ch'ng | COW - Closed Session | Report 2025CLS.020 - Legal Matter | Councillor S. Ch'ng owns property related to the matter. |
| Monday, May 5, 2025 | Councillor Albert Aiello | COW - Closed Session | Report 2025CLS.020 - Legal Matter | Councillor A. Aiello owns property related to the matter. |
| Monday, April 14, 2025 | Councillor Kasey Etreni | COW - Open Session | 2025 Funding Contributions | Councillor K. Etreni is a member of an organization in receipt of funding. |
| Monday, April 14, 2025 | Councillor Kristen Oliver | COW - Open Session | Acceleration of Implementation of Green Development Standards | Councillor K. Oliver is employed by an organization that manages and funds program delivery to support green development standards. |
| Monday, March 24, 2025 | Councillor Albert Aiello | COW - Closed Session | 2025CLS.016 (Human Resources) Human Resources Matter - Non-Affiliated, Non-Union and Managerial Salaries | Councillor A. Aiello has a family member employed by the City of Thunder Bay. |
| Monday, February 24, 2025 | Councillor Mark Bentz | COW - Open Session | Memorandum of Understanding - Confederation College | Councillor M. Bentz is employed by Confederation College |
| Tuesday, November 26, 2024 | Councillor K. Etreni | City Council | Legal Matter - Litigation Settlement | Councillor K. Etreni is acquainted with a party with interests in the matter. |
| Monday, November 25, 2024 | Councillor Kasey Etreni | COW - Closed/Open | Legal Matter - Litigation Settlement | Councillor K. Etreni is acquainted with a party with interests in the matter. |
| Monday, July 22, 2024 | Councillor G. Johnsen | City Council (Public Meeting) | Proposed Official Plan and Zoning Amendment – 2121 Mahogany Way | Councillor G. Johnsen resides in the neighbourhood. |
| Monday, June 17, 2024 | Councillor B. Hamilton | COW-Open Session | Parking Deputations-Waterfront District BIA and Chamber of Commerce, and Short-term Stay Rates for Parking Meters | Councillor B. Hamilton owns a business in the downtown core affected by short-term parking. |
| Monday, May 27, 2024 | Councillor S. Ch'ng | COW- Closed Session COW- Open Session | Legal Matter - Synergy North Corporation - Shareholder Consent | Councillor S. Ch'ng has a personal relationship with a person who works for Synergy North |
| Monday, May 13, 2024 | Councillor K. Oliver | COW - Open Session | Ontario Energy Board's Decision on Phase 1 of the Enbridge Gas 2024 Rebasing Application | Councillor K. Oliver is employed by Enbridge. |
| Monday, May 13, 2024 | Councillor A. Foulds | COW - Closed Session COW - Open Session | 2024CLS.022 (Human Resources) Human Resources Matter - Non-Affiliated, Non-Union and Managerial Salaries | Councillor A. Foulds has a family member employed by the City of Thunder Bay |
| Monday, May 13, 2024 | Councillor A. Aiello | COW - Closed Session COW - Open Session | 2024CLS.022 (Human Resources) Human Resources Matter - Non-Affiliated, Non-Union and Managerial Salaries | Councillor A. Aiello has a family member employed by the City of Thunder Bay |
| Monday, May 6, 2024 | Councillor K. Oliver | COW - Open Session | Enbridge Franchise Agreement | Councillor K. Oliver is employed by Enbridge. |
| Monday, May 6, 2024 | Councillor R. Agarwal | COW - Closed Session | Property Related Matter - Information | Councillor R. Agarwal has a continuing business relationship with a party with interests in the matter. |
| Wednesday, April 24, 2024 | Councillor R. Agarwal | COW - Closed Session | Property Related Matter - Information | Councillor R. Agarwal has a continuing business relationship with a party with interests in the matter. |
| Monday, April 22, 2024 | Councillor K. Etreni | COW - Open Session | 2024 Funding Contributions | Councillor K. Etreni is a member of Age Friendly Thunder Bay and they are in receipt of funding. |
| Monday, April 22, 2024 | Councillor A. Aiello | COW - Closed Session | 2024CLS.022 (Human Resources) Human Resources Matter - Non-Affiliated, Non-Union and Managerial Salaries | Councillor A. Aiello has a family member employed by the City of Thunder Bay. |
| Monday, April 22, 2024 | Councillor A. Foulds | COW - Closed Session | 2024CLS.022 (Human Resources) Human Resources Matter - Non-Affiliated, Non-Union and Managerial Salaries | Councillor A. Foulds has a family member employed by the City of Thunder Bay. |
| Monday, April 15, 2024 | Councillor K. Etreni | COW - Open Session | Report 128-2024-Centennial Conservatory Phase 2 Renewal | Councillor K. Etreni's spouse is a potential subcontractor on the project. |
| Monday, April 8, 2024 | Councillor R. Agarwal | COW - Open Session | Integrity Commissioner Report | Councillor R. Agarwal is the subject of the report. |
| Monday, March 4, 2024 | Councillor M. Bentz | CC - Open Session | Board Appointment - Thunder Bay Recruitment Committee as contained in the February 26, 2024 Committee of the Whole Minutes. | Councillor M. Bentz is a Synergy North Board member. |
| Monday, February 12, 2024 | Councillor A. Aiello | COW (Closed Session) & COW | Memorandum of Settlement - Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 87 | Councillor Aiello's family member is a CUPE 87 member |
| Monday, November 27, 2023 | Councillor T. Giertuga | COW - Open Session | Advocacy - Short Term Rentals - Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee | Councillor Giertuga is the property owner of a short term rental. |
| Monday, November 27, 2023 | Councillor B. Hamilton | COW - Open Session | Advocacy - Short Term Rentals - Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee | Councillor Hamilton is the property owner of a short term rental. |
| Monday, November 20, 2023 | Councillor R. Agarwal | COW - Open Session | Integrity Commissioner Report (re-presented) | Councillor Agarwal is the subject of the report. |
| Monday, November 6, 2023 | Councillor R. Agarwal | COW - Open Session | Integrity Commissioner Report | Councillor Agarwal is the subject of the report. |
| Monday, October 16, 2023 | Councillor M. Bentz | COW - Open Session | Report 2023CLS.032 (Legal Services) Synergy North Corporation - Shareholder Consent | Councillor M. Bentz is a Synergy North Board member. |
| Monday, September 25, 2023 | Councillor R. Agarwal | COW (Closed Session) - September 25, 2023 | Report 2023CLS.028 (Realty Services) Property Related Matter - Information | Councillor R. Agarwal has a continuing business relationship with a party with interests in the matter. |
| Monday, August 14, 2023 | Councillor M. Bentz | COW - Closed and Open Sessions & CC - August 14, 2023 | Report 2023CLS.027 (Legal Services) Synergy North Matter | Councillor M. Bentz is a Synergy North Board Member |
| Monday, July 17, 2023 | Councillor D. Pasqualino | COW - Closed and Open Sessions - July 17, 2023 | Report 2023CLS.019 (Legal Services) | Councillor D. Pasqualino is acquainted with the parties involved. |
| Monday, June 5, 2023 | Councillor K. Oliver | COW - June 5, 2023 | Report 88/2023 (Community Services - Recreation & Culture) Mayor's Mulligan Golf Tournament: PRO Kids Designation | Councillor K. Oliver's employer is a sponsor of the golf tournament. |
| Monday, May 8, 2023 | Councillor S. Ch'ng | COW (Closed Session) May 8, 2023 | Tbaytel Shareholder Annual Update | Councillor S. Ch'ng has a personal relationship with a person who works for Tbaytel. |
| Monday, May 8, 2023 | Mayor K. Boshcoff | COW - May 8, 2023 | Report 173-2023 (Development & Emergency Services - Licensing & Enforcement) Sign By-law Amendments - May 2023 | Mayor K. Boshcoff has a family member that may be employed in an associated business. |
| Monday, May 8, 2023 | Councillor K. Etreni | COW - May 8, 2023 | Report 163-2023 (Community Services - Facilities, Fleet & Energy Management) Renovations Algoma Child Care Centre – Tender Award | Councillor K. Etreni has a family member whose business was a bidder on the tender. |
| Monday, April 24, 2023 | Councillor A. Aiello | COW (Open & Closed Session) | Report 2023CLS.012 (Human Resources & Corporate Safety)2023 Non-Affiliated, Non-Union and Managerial Salaries | Councillor A. Aiello has a family member employed by the City of Thunder Bay as a member of that group. |
| Monday, April 24, 2023 | Councillor A. Foulds | COW (Open & Closed Session) | Report 2023CLS.012 (Human Resources & Corporate Safety) 2023 Non-Affiliated, Non-Union and Managerial Salaries | Councillor A. Foulds has a family member employed by the City of Thunder Bay as a member of that group. |
| Monday, April 17, 2023 | Councillor M. Zussino | City Council (Public Meeting) | General Amendment to Official Plan and Zoning By-law 1/2022 | Councillor M. Zussino has a family member who owns property implicated in the report. |
| Monday, March 27, 2023 | Councillor S. Ch'ng | COW (Closed Session) - March 27, 2023 | Tbaytel Shareholder Update – Quarterly Report | Councillor S. Ch'ng has a personal relationship with a person who works for Tbaytel. |
| Monday, March 27, 2023 | Councillor D. Pasqualino | COW - March 27, 2023 | Report 090-2023 (Corporate Services & Long-Term Care – Revenue) Application for Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes Under Section 357 Of The Municipal Act | Councillor D. Pasqualino has a family member whose property is included on the list in the report. |
| Monday, March 27, 2023 | Councillor A. Foulds | COW - March 27, 2023 | Report 092-2023 (Corporate Services & Long-Term Care – Revenue) Property Tax Accounts with 2021 Arrears | Councillor A. Foulds has a distant family member whose property is included on the list in the report. |
| Monday, March 6, 2023 | Councillor K. Etreni | COW - March 6, 2023 | Report 72-2023 (Community Services - Facilities, Fleet & Energy Management) Canada Games Complex – Mechanical and Accessibility Improvements – Tender Award | Councillor K. Etreni has a family member whose business was a bidder on the tender. |
| Monday, February 13, 2023 | Councillor M. Bentz | COW - February 13, 2023 | Report 2023CLS.003 (Development & Emergency Services - Realty Services) Lease to Synergy North | Councillor M. Bentz is a Synergy North Board Member |
| Monday, February 6, 2023 | Councillor S. Ch'ng | City Council - February 6, 2023 | Minutes from January 31, 2023 Committee of the Whole - Item relative to Thunder Bay Police Services Board | Councillor S. Ch'ng declared a conflict as she is a member of the Police Services Board. |
| Monday, February 6, 2023 | Mayor K. Boshcoff | City Council - February 6, 2023 | Minutes from January 31, 2023 Committee of the Whole - Item relative to Thunder Bay Police Services Board | Mayor K. Boshcoff declared a conflict as he is a member of the Police Services Board. |
| Monday, February 6, 2023 | Councillor A. Foulds | City Council - February 6, 2023 | Minutes from January 31, 2023 Committee of the Whole - Budget Amendment - Indoor Pools | Councillor A. Foulds declared a conflict as he has a family member employed at the Canada Games Complex. |
| Tuesday, January 31, 2023 | Councillor S. Ch'ng | COW - Council Budget Review | Memorandum relative to Police Services Board Honourariums | Councillor S. Ch'ng declared a conflict as she is a Police Services Board member. |
| Tuesday, January 31, 2023 | Mayor K. Boshcoff | COW - Council Budget Review | Memorandum relative to Police Services Board Honourariums | Mayor K. Boshcoff declared a conflict as he is a Police Services Board member. |
| Tuesday, January 31, 2023 | Councillor A. Aiello | COW - Council Budget Review | Schedule B - Item 14 | Councillor A. Aiello declared a conflict as his employer is affiliated with the Vale Community Centre. |
| Tuesday, January 31, 2023 | Councillor A. Foulds | COW - Council Budget Review | Item relative to Schedule B contained within memorandum from City Manager Norm Gale regarding Indoor Pools | Councillor A. Foulds declared a conflict as he has a relative employed at the Canada Games Complex. |
| Monday, January 30, 2023 | Councillor A. Foulds | COW - Closed Session | 2023 Operating & Capital Budget - 4% Target - Human Resources/Labour Relations Implications | Councillor A. Foulds declared a conflict of interest relative to employee impact at indoor pools as he has a family member who is employed at the Canada Games Complex. |
| Monday, January 9, 2023 | Councillor G. Johnsen | COW - January 9, 2023 | Report 3-2023 (Community Services - Recreation & Culture) | Councillor G. Johnsen declared a conflict as he is a member of the Thunder Bay Museum and a former member of the Thunder Bay Museum Board. |
| Monday, January 9, 2023 | Councillor A. Aiello | COW - January 9, 2023 | Report 3-2023 (Community Services - Recreation & Culture) | Councillor A. Aiello declared a conflict as he works for an agency that is a recipient of this funding stream. |
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,
A copy of each statement filed under s.5.1. and
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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