On March 12, 2026, staff removed a community member of the South Algonquin’s Economic Development Committee (EDC). The change has prompted questions about how committee
When Municipal Responses to Criticism Become the Bigger Story Background Across Ontario, courts have increasingly been asked to weigh an important democratic question: How far
A Committee Member Was Appointed. Then Removed. The Process Is Unclear. In July 2024, the Township established Terms of Reference for the Economic Development Committee.
What happens when you file a complaint Documents Raise Questions About How Municipal Complaints Are Handled Municipal policies point residents to instructions for how to
Flying Feathers – What Does “Grandfathered Obligation” Mean? The Question Behind Funding the private Flying Feathers Archery Club (updated 2026-04-04 with new historical documents from
Township Integrity Page Updated After South Algonquin Matters Review The Township of South Algonquin has updated its Integrity Commissioner webpage following a recent review by
On March 12, 2026, staff removed a community member of the South Algonquin’s Economic Development Committee (EDC). The change has prompted questions about how committee
Walkout at Council Meeting after Deputy Mayor Suggestion Municipal council meetings are where important decisions about a community are made. Residents expect their elected representatives
Councillor not sanctioned for reprisal against complainant In October 2024, South Algonquin Council received another report from the municipality’s Integrity Commissioner concerning the conduct of
Report says Councillor Breached Code of Conduct On January 15, 2025, South Algonquin Council received another report from Integrity Commissioner Tony Fleming of Cunningham Swan
Councillor in Conflict of Interest Municipal governments include several oversight mechanisms designed to protect public trust. Integrity Commissioners are one of those tools, providing independent
Councillor Comments on Local Business Bankruptcies Municipal councils play an important role in shaping the economic environment of a community. Local governments set policies, approve
Second Councillor in Conflict of Interest Municipal councils operate under rules designed to ensure that elected officials make decisions in the public interest. One of
