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Destination Ontario

Ministry
Tourism, Culture and Gaming
URL
www.destinationontario.com
Address
10 DUNDAS ST E, SUITE 900,
TORONTO
M7A2A1
Phone
(416) 212-0757; 1-800-263-7836
Fax
(416) 314-7563
Background
Development Corporations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. D.10, s. 5; O. Reg. 618/98; O. Reg 12/04; O. Reg. 271/04 (opens a new window)
Function

Destination Ontario markets Ontario as a travel destination; undertakes joint marketing initiatives with the tourism industry; supports and assists the marketing efforts of the tourism industry; and in co-operation with the tourism industry, the Government of Ontario, other governments and other agencies of governments, promotes Ontario as a travel destination.

Membership

The members of the Corporation form and are its board of directors. The Lieutenant Governor in Council appoints not less than three members, and designates one of the members as chair and one of the members as vice-chair of the board of directors.

Term

Members are appointed for a term determined by the Lieutenant Governor in Council but not exceeding three years.

Meetings
The board meets at least four times a year.
Remuneration

Appointees are eligible to receive expenses.

Appointments & Vacancies

No. Position Member Term Location
1. Chair (Part-Time) TODD HALPERN
01-Oct-2023 - 30-Sep-2026
toronto
2. Vice-Chair (Part-Time)
3. Member (Part-Time) BEN PURKISS
07-Oct-2021 - 06-Oct-2024
grimsby
4. Member (Part-Time) JERRY PRIBIL
19-Jan-2023 - 18-Jan-2026
london
5. Member (Part-Time) SUMEETA KOHLI
16-Apr-2023 - 15-Apr-2026
mississauga
6. Member (Part-Time) JESSE HAMILTON
21-May-2023 - 20-May-2026
port carling
7. Member (Part-Time) LACEY RIGG
22-Jun-2023 - 21-Jun-2026
timmins
8. Member (Part-Time) CATHY KIRKPATRICK
29-Jun-2023 - 28-Jun-2026
ottawa
9. Member (Part-Time) JASVEEN RATTAN
29-Jun-2023 - 28-Jun-2026
mississauga
10. Member (Part-Time) ANDREW GALLORO
31-Aug-2023 - 30-Aug-2026
toronto
11. Member (Part-Time) DENNIS MATTHEWS
11-Mar-2024 - 10-Mar-2027
toronto
12. Member (Part-Time) DANIELLE CHRETIEN
09-May-2024 - 08-May-2027
prince edward
13. Member (Part-Time)
14. Member (Part-Time)
15. Member (Part-Time)
16. Member (Part-Time)
17. Member (Part-Time)