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Council members will declare conflicts of interest under provincial law
At the start of each Council meeting, members declare any financial or other interests that could conflict with their duties under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. This is a procedural requirement with no substantive decision attached.
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Wed, Jul 29 · Toronto City Council · not yet heard
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RoutineNothing changes in substance. This is a procedural disclosure required by the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act at every meeting. No decision is made, no policy is set, no budget is affected.Invisible to residentsCouncil members' declarations are an internal governance disclosure with no direct effect on a resident's daily life, commute, rent, or street.
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