Item - 2026.CA33.2
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on March 25 and 26, 2026 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by Civic Appointments Committee on February 27, 2026 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026.
CA33.2 - Appointment of a Public Member to the Exhibition Place Board
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following:
1. City Council waive Section 8.3, Short-listing Process, and Section 8.6, Interviewing Candidates, of the City of Toronto Public Appointments Policy and appoint Sharleen Ahmed to the Exhibition Place Board of Governors, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on March 28, 2030, and until a successor is appointed.
2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1a, 1b, and 2 to the report (February 18, 2026) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Exhibition Place Board of Governors.
Confidential Attachments 1a, 1b, and 2 to the report (February 18, 2026) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Exhibition Place Board of Governors.
City Council Decision Advice and Other Information
Appointee's Biography
Sharleen Ahmed
Sharleen Ahmed is an accomplished Healthcare Executive with progressive leadership experience across acute, post-acute rehabilitation/complex continuing care and ambulatory care. Proven track record of improving financial performance, leading large scale clinical operations, overseeing $46M+ budgets and driving system level initiatives that advance integrated care, health equity and quality outcomes. Experienced in operational turnaround, major capital development, enterprise risk management and multi-site program leadership. Recognized as a value based, collaborative leader with strong political acumen and unwavering commitment to improving access to care, patient centred care and staff wellbeing. Passionate about system transformation through leadership in governance.
Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about identifiable individuals who are being considered for appointment to the Exhibition Place Board.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ca/bgrd/backgroundfile-284486.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1a - List of Eligible Candidates, Qualifications, Confidential Diversity Information Summary, and Applications for Appointment to the Exhibition Place Board
Confidential Attachment 1b - List of Ineligible Candidates, Qualifications, Confidential Diversity Information Summary, and Applications for Appointment to the Exhibition Place Board
Confidential Attachment 2 - Confidential Diversity Information Summary for Current Members of the Exhibition Place Board
Communications (Committee)
CA33.2 - Appointment of a Public Member to the Exhibition Place Board
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about identifiable individuals who are being considered for appointment to the Exhibition Place Board.
Committee Recommendations
The Civic Appointments Committee recommends that:
1. City Council waive Section 8.3, Short-listing Process, and Section 8.6, Interviewing Candidates, of the City of Toronto Public Appointments Policy and appoint Sharleen Ahmed to the Exhibition Place Board of Governors, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on March 28, 2030, and until a successor is appointed.
2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1a, 1b, and 2 to the report (February 18, 2026) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Exhibition Place Board of Governors.
Decision Advice and Other Information
Candidate's Biography
Sharleen Ahmed
Sharleen Ahmed is an accomplished Healthcare Executive with progressive leadership experience across acute, post-acute rehabilitation/complex continuing care and ambulatory care. Proven track record of improving financial performance, leading large scale clinical operations, overseeing $46M+ budgets and driving system level initiatives that advance integrated care, health equity and quality outcomes. Experienced in operational turnaround, major capital development, enterprise risk management and multi-site program leadership. Recognized as a value based, collaborative leader with strong political acumen and unwavering commitment to improving access to care, patient centred care and staff wellbeing. Passionate about system transformation through leadership in governance.
The Civic Appointments Committee:
1. Selected the following candidates for interview for appointment to the Exhibition Place Board:
EPL2-241,
EPL2-250 and;
EPL2-283.
Origin
Summary
The Civic Appointments Committee must select candidates to interview for appointment to the Exhibition Place Board. Following the interviews, the Civic Appointments Committee will recommend two candidates for appointment to City Council.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ca/bgrd/backgroundfile-284486.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1a - List of Eligible Candidates, Qualifications, Confidential Diversity Information Summary, and Applications for Appointment to the Exhibition Place Board
Confidential Attachment 1b - List of Ineligible Candidates, Qualifications, Confidential Diversity Information Summary, and Applications for Appointment to the Exhibition Place Board
Confidential Attachment 2 - Confidential Diversity Information Summary for Current Members of the Exhibition Place Board
Communications
Motions
That:
1. The Civic Appointments Committee delete Recommendation 1:
Recommendation to be deleted:
1. The Civic Appointments Committee select six of the candidates listed in Confidential Attachment 1 for interview at its next meeting for appointment to the Exhibition Place Board.
and instead adopt the following:
1. City Council waive Section 8.3, Short-listing Process, and Section 8.6, Interviewing Candidates, of the City of Toronto Public Appointments Policy and appoint Sharleen Ahmed to the Exhibition Place Board, at pleasure of Council for a term of office ending on March 28, 2030 and until a successor is appointed.
2. The Civic Appointments Committee interview the following candidates for appointment to the Exhibition Place Board:
EPL2-241,
EPL2-250 and;
EPL2-283.