City council endorsed the following statement on the Brian Skakun matter:
"Councillor Skakun was convicted in Provincial Court under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act [FOIPPA] in R. vs. Skakun, due to the unauthorized release, by him, of personal information in the custody of the City. City Council is disappointed that Councillor Skakun made this choice.
"The [FOIPPA] imposes legal duties upon corporations that are in care of personal information, and prescribes financial penalties for contravention of those duties.
"The City's potential penalty could have been up to $500,000 and as a result, City Council had a responsibility to act and it did.
"It must be completely clear that City Council instructed its Mayor and Administration to cause investigation into the matter.
"The RCMP North District conducted an independent investigation and recommended charges to Crown Counsel.
"City Council regrets that personal information was unlawfully released by Councillor Skakun. We acknowledge that Councillor Skakun has endured a lengthy legal process as a result. We also acknowledge the difficult work of the Administrative staff and their professionalism throughout this matter.
"With the issuance of this statement, City Council concludes City business concerning this matter."
