Accountability
Preceded by the Toronto Harbour Commissioners (THC), the Toronto Port Authority, operating as PortsToronto, was established in 1999 to operate the port, marina, airport and land holdings under its mandate, as part of the federal government’s strategy to modernize the administration of ports.
Established under the Canada Marine Act, PortsToronto is a federal business enterprise that is mandated to be financially self-sufficient. PortsToronto operates in accordance with the Canada Marine Act and Letters Patent issued by the federal Minister of Transport, in addition to a series of specific policies and procedures. The Letters Patent include requirements related to PortsToronto’s board of directors and outlines the activities that can be undertaken by the organization.
PortsToronto is accountable to the federal government through Transport Canada, and is guided by a board of directors comprised of individuals appointed by all levels of government – federal, provincial and municipal.
Accountability
PortsToronto is governed by the terms of the Canada Marine Act. Within that, PortsToronto has developed specific policies and procedures to operate effectively. This includes annually publishing PortsToronto’s audited financial statements and reporting on executive travel and hospitality expenses quarterly.
Additional policies and procedures governing PortsToronto are publicly accessible and can be downloaded through the following links:
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