Item - 2026.CA35.3
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on May 20 and 21, 2026 without amendments.
- This item was considered by Civic Appointments Committee on May 15, 2026 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026.
CA35.3 - Appointment of a Public Member to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Board
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on May 20 and 21, 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 Paul Scrivener to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on December 15, 2027, and until a successor is appointed.
2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1a, 1b and 2 to the report (May 6, 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 Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.
Confidential Attachments 1a, 1b and 2 to the report (May 6, 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 Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.
City Council Decision Advice and Other Information
Appointee's biography:
Paul Scrivener
Paul Scrivener brings many years of volunteer and work experience fostering the biodiversity of Toronto's ravines and natural spaces. He believes that the natural environment is critical for community health. His goal is to ensure that these invaluable natural assets are stewarded and maintained for the enjoyment of everyone. He has a strong background in government relations consulting working on a wide range of issues at all levels of government.
Paul's Master of Environmental Studies, volunteer experience in the preservation and protection of Toronto's ravines and involvement with organizations focused on conservation relate directly to serving the Board of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.
Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about identifiable individuals who are being considered for appointment to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Board.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ca/bgrd/backgroundfile-286752.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1a - List of Eligible Candidates, Qualifications, Confidential Diversity Information Summary, and Applications for Appointment to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Board
Confidential Attachment 1b - List of Ineligible Candidates, Qualifications, Confidential Diversity Information Summary, and Applications for Appointment to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Board
Confidential Attachment 2 - Voluntary Diversity Information for Current Appointees to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Board
Communications (Committee)
Motions (City Council)
CA35.3 - Appointment of a Public Member to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Board
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about identifiable individuals who are being considered for appointment to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 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 Paul Scrivener to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on December 15, 2027, and until a successor is appointed.
2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1a, 1b and 2 to the report (May 6, 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 Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.
Decision Advice and Other Information
Appointee's biography:
Paul Scrivener
Paul Scrivener brings many years of volunteer and work experience fostering the biodiversity of Toronto's ravines and natural spaces. He believes that the natural environment is critical for community health. His goal is to ensure that these invaluable natural assets are stewarded and maintained for the enjoyment of everyone. He has a strong background in government relations consulting working on a wide range of issues at all levels of government.
His Master of Environmental Studies, volunteer experience in the preservation and protection of Toronto's ravines and involvement with organizations focused on conservation relate directly to serving the Board of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.
During the review of the Order Paper on May 20, 2026, City Council adopted a procedural motion to remove this item from the jurisdiction of the Civic Appointments Committee and bring it forward for consideration by City Council.
Origin
Summary
The Civic Appointments Committee will select candidates to be interviewed for appointment to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Board. The Civic Appointments Committee will conduct interviews at its next meeting and will recommend one candidate to City Council for appointment.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ca/bgrd/backgroundfile-286752.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1a - List of Eligible Candidates, Qualifications, Confidential Diversity Information Summary, and Applications for Appointment to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Board
Confidential Attachment 1b - List of Ineligible Candidates, Qualifications, Confidential Diversity Information Summary, and Applications for Appointment to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Board
Confidential Attachment 2 - Voluntary Diversity Information for Current Appointees to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Board
Communications
Motions
That the Civic Appointments Committee delete Recommendations 1 and 2:
Recommendations to be deleted:
1. The Civic Appointments Committee select four of the candidates listed in Confidential Attachment 1a to be interviewed at its next meeting for appointment to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.
2. The Civic Appointments Committee direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachments 1a, 1b and 2 remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.
and adopt instead:
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 Paul Scrivener to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on December 15, 2027, and until a successor is appointed.
2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1a, 1b and 2 to the report (May 6, 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 Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.