Metropolitan Toronto Convention Centre Corporation Act

1 In this Act, “Board” means the Board of Directors of the Corporation; (“conseil”) “Corporation” means Metropolitan Toronto Convention Centre Corporation; (“Société”) “Minister” means the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport or the minister of the Crown to whom the powers and duties under this Act are assigned or transferred under the Executive Council Act. (“ministre”) R.S.O. 1990, c. M.11, s. 1; 2017, c. 34, Sched. 46, s. 25 (1); 2019, c. 15, Sched. 23, s. 1. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2017, c. 34, Sched. 46, s. 25 (1) - 01/01/2018 2019, c. 15, Sched. 23, s. 1 - 10/12/2019

2 (1) Metropolitan Toronto Convention Centre Corporation is continued as a corporation without share capital under the name Metropolitan Toronto Convention Centre Corporation in English and Société du palais des congrès de la communauté urbaine de Toronto in French. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.11, s. 2 (1). Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 (2) The Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 does not apply to the Corporation, except as prescribed by regulation under subsection (2.1). 2017, c. 20, Sched. 8, s. 95. Regulations (2.1) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations prescribing provisions of the Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 that apply to the Corporation. 2017, c. 20, Sched. 8, s. 95. Composition (3) The Corporation shall consist of not fewer than seven and not more than thirteen members of whom, (a) not more than ten shall be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Counc…

3 (1) The members of the Corporation form and are its Board of Directors. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.11, s. 3 (1). Chair, president (2) The Lieutenant Governor in Council shall designate one of the directors as chair of the Board. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.11, s. 3 (2); 2023, c. 9, Sched. 19, s. 2. Remuneration and expenses (3) The Corporation may pay its directors such remuneration and expenses as are fixed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.11, s. 3 (3). Exception, remuneration (4) Despite subsection (3), the Corporation shall not pay remuneration to a director in his or her capacity as a director if he or she is, (a) an employee of the Crown in right of Ontario or of an agency of the Crown in right of Ontario; or (b) an employee, as defined in section 278 of the Municipal Act, 2001, or a designated employee, as defined in section 217 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as the case …

4 (1) The chair shall preside at all meetings of the Board and, in the chair’s absence, one of the directors present at the meeting who is chosen to act by the directors present at the meeting has all the powers and duties of the chair. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.11, s. 4 (1). Quorum (2) A majority of the directors constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business at meetings of the Board. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.11, s. 4 (2). By-laws (3) The Board may pass by-laws regulating its proceedings, specifying the powers and duties of the officers and employees of the Corporation, and generally for the conduct and management of the affairs of the Corporation. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.11, s. 4 (3). Executive committee (4) The Board may appoint from its membership a committee of directors and delegate to such committee any of the powers of the Board. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.11, s. 4 (4). Approval of by-law or resolution …

5 The Board shall manage and supervise the affairs of the Corporation. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.11, s. 5.

6 (1) The objects of the Corporation are to operate, maintain and manage an international class convention centre facility in the City of Toronto in a manner that will promote and develop tourism and industry in Ontario. 2019, c. 15, Sched. 23, s. 2 (1). Name of facility (1.1) The name of the convention centre facility shall be, (a) the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in English and Palais des congrès de la communauté urbaine de Toronto in French; or (b) whatever other name that the Board specifies and the Minister has approved. 2019, c. 15, Sched. 23, s. 2 (1). Powers (2) The Corporation, for the objects set out in subsection (1), has power, (a) to make agreements with persons with respect to the establishment or operation by them of any works or services in connection with the construction, operation and maintenance of the convention centre facility; (b) to operate or grant leases for …

7 (1) The Corporation’s head office shall be in the City of Toronto. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.11, s. 7 (1); 1997, c. 26, Sched. Seal (2) The Corporation shall have a seal which shall be adopted by a resolution or by-law of the Board. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.11, s. 7 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1997, c. 26, Sched. - 1/01/1998

8 (1) The Corporation may engage such persons as are considered necessary for the proper conduct of the affairs of the Corporation. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.11, s. 8 (1). Use of Government facilities (2) The Corporation may make use of such services and facilities, including the services of a public servant on secondment, as are provided to it by a ministry, board, commission or agency of the Government of Ontario. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.11, s. 8 (2). (3) The Board shall appoint a chief executive officer who is responsible for the management and administration of the affairs of the Corporation, subject to the supervision and direction of the Board. 2023, c. 9, Sched. 19, s. 3. (4) The chief executive officer shall not be a member of the Board. 2023, c. 9, Sched. 19, s. 3. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2023, c. 9, Sched. 19, s. 3 - 08/06/2023

9 No action or other proceeding for damages shall be instituted against a director or officer of the Corporation or a former director or officer of the Corporation for any act done in good faith in the execution or intended execution of the person’s duty or for any alleged neglect or default in the execution in good faith of the person’s duty. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.11, s. 9.

10 (1) The real property vested in or leased to the Corporation is exempt from taxation for municipal and school purposes so long as it is actually used and occupied for the purposes of the Corporation. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.11, s. 10 (1). (2) Repealed: 1997, c. 26, Sched. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1997, c. 26, Sched. - 1/01/1998

11 (1) The income, revenues and profits earned by the Corporation shall be applied only to the furtherance of the objects of the Corporation. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.11, s. 11 (1). Surplus money (2) Any surplus money of the Corporation shall, on the order of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, be paid to the Minister of Finance and shall form part of the Consolidated Revenue Fund. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.11, s. 11 (2); 2019, c. 15, Sched. 23, s. 3. Grants or loans (3) The Minister may make grants or loans to the Corporation. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.11, s. 11 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2019, c. 15, Sched. 23, s. 3 - 10/12/2019

12 (1) The fiscal year of the Corporation begins on the 1st day of April in each year and ends on the 31st day of March in the following year. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.11, s. 12 (1). Audit (2) The Board shall appoint one or more auditors licensed under the Public Accounting Act, 2004 to audit the accounts and transactions of the Corporation annually. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.11, s. 12 (2); 2004, c. 8, s. 46. Review by Auditor General (3) The audit of the accounts of the Corporation is subject to the review of the Auditor General. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.11, s. 12 (3); 2004, c. 17, s. 32. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2004, c. 8, s. 46, Table - 1/11/2005; 2004, c. 17, s. 32 - 30/11/2004

13 (1) The Corporation shall prepare an annual report, provide it to the Minister and make it available to the public. 2017, c. 34, Sched. 46, s. 25 (2). Same (2) The Corporation shall comply with such directives as may be issued by the Management Board of Cabinet with respect to, (a) the form and content of the annual report; (b) when to provide it to the Minister; and (c) when and how to make it available to the public. 2017, c. 34, Sched. 46, s. 25 (2). Same (3) The Corporation shall include such additional content in the annual report as the Minister may require. 2017, c. 34, Sched. 46, s. 25 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2017, c. 34, Sched. 46, s. 25 (2) - 01/01/2018

13.1 The Minister shall table the Corporation’s annual report in the Assembly and shall comply with such directives as may be issued by the Management Board of Cabinet with respect to when to table it. 2017, c. 34, Sched. 46, s. 25 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2017, c. 34, Sched. 46, s. 25 (2) - 01/01/2018

14 The Corporation is a Crown agency within the meaning of the Crown Agency Act. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.11, s. 14. ______________