Collingwood inquiry, part 1: Hearings conclude

he public hearings for Part 1 of the Inquiry concluded on June 28, 2019. Part 1 dealt with the 50% share sale of Collus to PowerStream Inc. The Participants’ closing submissions for Part 1 are due August 31, 2019. These submissions will then be posted online.

The public hearings for Part 2 will begin on September 9, 2019. Part 2 deals with the allocation of the share sale proceeds for recreational facilities at Central Park and Heritage Park, as well as any fees or benefits paid to any person or entity involved in the creation of these facilities.

Inquiry Counsel will prepare the Foundation Document for Part 2 over the summer. After the Participants for Part 2 have had the opportunity to review a confidential draft of the Foundation Document, a public version will be posted online in advance of the Part 2 hearings.

Following Part 2, there will be hearings with experts in municipal governance and related areas. These hearings will take less time than either Part 1 or Part 2.