CANADA | Ombudsman Report on Municipal Loan Guarantees published

The investigation focused on whether several Municipalities granted loan guarantees and loans to the former regional development authority South West Shore Development Authority (SWSDA) contrary to the Municipal Government Act (MGA).

The investigation also examined Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations' (SNSMR) oversight of, and advice to the municipal units in this matter.

Source: Nova Scotia Office of the Ombudsman