IhIh’nnnn van Jep,on Ha IUIUIIIIU Integrity Commissioner Office ofthe lntegdtyCommlssloner 375 UnNersityAvenue, Suite 202 Td: 416-397-7770 Toronto, Ontario M5G 2J5 February 8, 2018 Sent by Email (No Original to Follow) Coundllor [email protected] Mkhael Thompson Coundllor for Ward 37 100 Queen StreetjWest, Suite B29 Toronto, ON, M5H 2N2 Dear Coundllor Thompson: Re: Sponsored Accommodation provided by International Forum at the Americas (IEFA) for Your Conference In Toronto, Ontario, October 29 — November 1, 2017 Thank you for providing me with a Travel Dedaration Form for the above-noted benefits. I confirm that the benefits you received are in ComplianCe with sedion (0 of ArtiCle IV (GUts and Benefits) of the Code of Conduôt for Members of Council as the aa,ommodation was sponsored by a onferene organizer and you attended in scour official capacity as a Councillor. I form this view based on my review of: I ) the Travel Declaration Form dated December 1 8, 2017; 2) an October 25, 2017 email from Cdstina Ruscio (Advisor, Content and Program at the Intemational Forum of the Americas) invitiflg you to attend the “2017 Toronto Global Forum” in Toronto, Ontario; . 3) a December 6, 201 7 email from Joseph Clark providing the accommodation amount; 4) the Conference Itinerary; and, 5) Email dated January 9, 201 8 containing information about the rationale for the sponsored accommodation in Toronto. This letter, the Travel Declaration Form, and attached supporting material will be posted on the Integrity Commissione?s websfte, toronto.c&inteahtv, in accordance with the Code of Conduct Ar Members of CounciL PB/PA . weio AND ‘SSPRBM !Hfl . ooueiieoxa PUB UORBJ6O)UI !6OW4S ‘JOOOJc Dupoy ‘Aqpeo AlleN seo&ies poddng V IPUflOD ‘e6eue ‘eopsn Aelsel :oo (e6ed i.) UORBLWOJUI lBuoPPB LftM IIBW3 9[O ‘6 MBflUBp . 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INFORMATION TO BE COMPLETED BY COUNCIL ME IBER Council Member: Councillor MchaeI Thompson Purpose of Trip: To attend and speak at the Toronto Goba Forum Travel Destination: Toronto, Ontario Travel Dates: 1 0/29/201 7 to I I /0 1/2017 Additional Information: TrveI Expøøs Cvøed by Trd Party (pIeaseørnp1et aD thatajply) Name: Sponsor of Travel: Type of Sponsor (check all that apply: LI Government LI Other organizati )n E1 Conference Organizer Registration Fees: $ none Travel: $ none Accommodation: $ 2,38392 Ground Transportation: $ none Per DiemlSundry Expenses: $ none TOTAL: $ Expenses Paid from Council none Business Travel Budget $ Expenses Paid from Constituency Services & Office Budget or the none annual operating budget for the Office of the Mayor Expenses paid from other City of none Source: Toronto sources Please attach all pertinent informatlo to this for inclu ng invitation Ietjerfr m event organizer, copies of receipts, etc.) Authorizing Signature Removed Signed by Council Membr Dat : The personal informaton on this for is collected und r the authority of City of Toronto Act, 2006, ss. 157 and 15 aØd By-Laws 1076-2006, 154- 2007 and 861-2008. The informati n is used to ens e comphance w[t the Code of Conduct for Membe of Council and wiN be made public. The information wiN be provided to th Office of the City lerk to report the donaDon as a Gift and Benefit. Qu stions about this collection can be directed to the ntegrity Commissioner, 375 Unversity Avenue, Suite 202, Toronto ON M5G 2J5, at 416-392-3826, orat I of 2 December 2015 Gift Disclosure Statement hull TORONTO Travel Declaration Important Information This form will be publicly di closed in accordance with Article IV of the Code of Conduct for Members of Council. The Code of Conduct for M mbers of Council, Part IV, Gifts and Benefits, states that no Member shall accept a fee, advance, gift or person l benefit that is connected directly or indirectly with the performance of his or her duties of office, unless pert itted by the exceptions listed. The following is listed as an exception: (f) food, lodgi g, transportation and entertainment provided by provincial, regional and local governmen ts or political subdivisions of them, by the Federal government or by a foreign governmer t within a foreign country, or by a conference, seminar or event organizer where the Member is ither speaking or attending in an official capacity; This form will serve as a di closure statement required by the Code. Upon receiving the Travel I eclaration from the Council Member, the Integrity Commissioner shall review the form to determine whether he gift is permissible. In the event that the Integrity Commissioner makes that preliminary determination, e or she shall call upon the Member for clarification. Should the Integrity Commissioner determine t at the gift was not permitted, he or she may direct the Member to reimburse the sponsor for the value. Questions can be addresse i to: Integrity Commissioner 416-392-3826 ttorontoca Completed and signed forn should be submitted to: The Office of the Integrity Commissioner 375 University Avenue, Suite 202 Toronto, Ontario M5G 2J5 Authority & Guidelines Part IV of the Code of Con uct for Members of Council. Available at voorca/içerit. 2 of 2 December 2015 Email Removed Contact Removed Contact Removed Contact Information Removed Email Removed Email Removed _____________________ Debbie Gedz From: Joe Clark Email Removed Sent: December 6, 201 7 2:1 3 PM To: Debbie Gedz; Jonathan R. Miranda Subject: RE: Toronto Global Forum Deb Yes ft’s riiy understandig the amount s the cost of the hot& rooni at the Rc’all ork ber the ugh1:s Si1e’, b4od: end Tuescey October 29 31, 21)17. Jonathan, pease confirm. Joseph F. Clark Toronto 3loball Forum khone: Contact Cell: Removed wwwforumamericasorg/toronto From: Debbie Gedz [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, December 6, 2017 2:09 PM To: Joe Clark Email Removed ; Jonathan R. Miranda Email Removed Subject: RE: Toronto Global Forum Thank your Joe and Jonathan. Jonathan can you clarJfy if the $2,38t19% refers to the Royal York charge in Toronto? Thank you, DebbJe t)ebbJe Gdz /osistant to CounciNor Thompson of Toronto Scarborough Centre, Ward 37 4i6-3979274 wwvvmJncIoethcuflporLcorn aatt%m:lp1eIIIh: CAII%DA : 1 From: Joe Clark Email Removed Sent: December 6, 2017 1:54 PM To: Debbie Gedz <Debbkejçjj ççcj> Subject: FW: Toronto Global Fort m V: :v:-iped aii:i f’-got pass this aong. ()t thO VOOfl S dri3ed Let e knoi f you require niore nforrntion. osepi F. Crk Contact Removed wwv%LtorL -amenca;’/toront From: Jonathan R. Miranda Sent: Friday, November 24, 2017 12:38 PM To: Joe Clark Email Removed Cc: Louis-Philippe Allard Email Removed Subject: RE: Toronto Global Foru -i informton I’ve recehied the reg rdng 2016 and 2017, but want a coupe ofthngs darified by Sobhan — ‘N confirm Michael Thompson: $ ,3892 jot[rrn c; Dirctcur de ogisiqce Director o Logitic:s Forum ifconomique intentiona d s Amériques nternationa Economic Forum of tho Americas Contact Removed LtcL2 I Wi!& iiI, r’mr nfi:lY[_ #I(:F *!t iiRS From: Joe Clark Sent: November 24, 2017 12:07 M To: Jonathan R. Miranda Email Removed 2 Cc: Louis-Philippe AWard Email Removed Subject: FW: Toronto GIoba Forum Er L Contact Removed From: Debbie Gedz [ I Sent: Friday, November 24, 2017 11:21 AM To:JoeClark Email Removed Subject: Toronto Global Forum 3 11 th edition PROGRAM REDEFINING GLOBALIZATION PRESENTED BY OCT 30 - NOV 1, 2017 | FAIRMONT ROYAL YORK | forum-americas.org/toronto PARTNERS PRESENTING PARTNER STRATEGIC PARTNERS GOLD PARTNERS SILVER PARTNERS Z G170 B255 2 | 11 th EDITION | TORONTO GLOBAL FORUM PROGRAM | #TGF PARTNERS BRONZE PARTNERS OFFICIAL AIRLINE GOVERNMENT PARTNERS MEDIA PARTNERS INSTITUTIONAL & KNOWLEDGE PARTNERS 11 th EDITION | TORONTO GLOBAL FORUM PROGRAM |#TGF | 3 MESSAGES MESSAGE FROM THE PRIME MINISTER OF CANADA MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIER OF ONTARIO It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the On behalf of the Government of Ontario, I am 2017 Toronto Global Forum, hosted by the delighted to welcome you to the 11 th Edition of the International Forum of the Americas. Toronto Global Forum – Redefining Globalization. This year, Canadians celebrate our 150 th anniversary There is no doubt that we are in a period of great of Confederation, an opportunity for us to reflect on economic transformation — from climate change to that which has shaped our country since its artificial intelligence, to ecommerce, advanced founding. We are, at our core, a nation that thrives manufacturing and trade. I firmly believe that we because of our differences, one which has found can harness today’s change to create more Justin success because we know that a diversity of Kathleen opportunity for people and businesses. But it won’t Trudeau opinions and experiences makes us all better off. Wynne happen without a concerted, coordinated effort. Prime Minister Premier Government and the private sector have to work of Canada It is this diversity that has made Canada uniquely of Ontario together to drive growth and ensure fairness. connected to the world. We are a country composed of people who can trace their roots – and maintain important economic Our plan is to build a fairer and stronger Ontario — where everyone can and social links – to places around the globe, which serve as the backbone feel the benefits of an internationally competitive, prosperous, innovative of our economy.