Integrity Commissioner

The Integrity Commissioner is an independent and impartial statutory officer that reports directly to Kenora City Council and whose powers and duties are set out in the Municipal Act, 2001. Through By-law 146-2026, Council has appointed Aird & Berlis LLP as the Integrity Commissioner for the City of Kenora.

What is the role of the Integrity Commissioner?

The Integrity Commissioner carries out the following core functions:

Advisory role

Provides confidential written advice to the Mayor and Members of Council and local board members, regarding questions arising from the Code of Conduct, the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, and other matters governing ethical behaviour.

Educational role

Provides educational information to the Mayor and Members of Council, and to local board members, to the municipality and to the public.

Policy role

Provides reports to City Council on issues of ethics and integrity and recommendations arising from investigations pertaining to the Code of Conduct.

Investigative role

Reviews and conducts inquiries and investigations into alleged breaches of the code of conduct, any procedures, rules or policies governing the ethical behaviour of members and section 5, 5.1, 5.2 or 5.3 of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.

How do I make a complaint or an application to the Integrity Commissioner?

For questions concerning the complaint or application process, please email the Integrity Commissioner at MCowan@airdberlis.com.