Integrity Commissioner

The Office of the Integrity Commissioner welcomes visitors BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please email your request to integrity.commissioner@vaughan.ca. 

The Integrity Commissioner is responsible for providing policy advice, complaint resolution and education to Members of Council on issues of ethics and integrity. This is done to maintain high ethical standards at the City of Vaughan.

 

Read some examples of the types of advice the Integrity Commissioner offers (PDF).

 

On Feb. 24, 2009, Vaughan Council appointed Suzanne Craig as the City's Integrity Commissioner. In addition to this role, Ms. Craig began her part-time position as the City’s Lobbyist Registrar in January 2018.

Message, Biography and Role
Municipal Conflict of Interest
Code of Conduct Complaint Process
Reports and Statements
Frequently Asked Questions
Lobbyist Registry

Survey Report Highlights

In November 2022, the Office of the Integrity Commissioner and Lobbyist Registrar conducted three online surveys to gather insights on various aspects of the mandate of the office:

  • An internal survey targeted Vaughan staff to assess their awareness of the Integrity Commissioner's role and the Code of Ethical Conduct (PDF) and their comfort level with engaging the complaint process.
  • A public survey aimed to gauge community awareness of the Integrity Commissioner's role and the Code of Ethical Conduct and their perception of the complaint process and penalties.
  • A survey for lobbyists focused on understanding awareness of the lobbyist registry and requirements for registering lobbying activities.


The surveys received 185, 57 and 39 responses, respectively. While these response rates may not be statistically representative, they do provide a foundational body of anecdotal evidence. Considering the nature of the subject matter and the challenges associated with engaging participants on topics related to integrity, ethics and compliance, the response rates do provide valuable insights to inform future actions.

In early 2023, a consultant was hired to analyze the survey results, provided recommendations based on the findings and produce a final report. Here’s what we heard:

Here are some actions we’re taking based on your feedback: