Friday, March 29, 2024

Timer

Niagara’s controversial CAO is set to jet off to Shanghai in the name of trade

First Published:

The Niagara region’s controversial chief administrative officer has been tapped to lead a trade mission to China next month.

In response, newly elected regional councillors question if Carmen D’Angelo is the best person to represent the interests of Niagara abroad.

Larry Vaughan, owner of Canada BW logistics, invited region officials to join 15 private sector companies at the China international import expo from November 6-10.

“We were very eager to get the region involved so they could bring somebody suitable to fit into that mix.”

The region says D’Angelo is the man for the job, despite him being the subject of an ongoing ombudsman investigation.

D’Angelo will be accompanied by the foreign trade zone coordinator and the region is covering the costs for both of them, which they’ve budgeted at $4200 per person.

D’Angelo’s hiring came under fire after reports that he’d been given access to confidential interview questions prior to getting the job.

We reached out to D’Angelo but was told he wasn’t available.

“Almost everyone has said he should be placed on leave, his hiring is investigated, he should be placed on leave until the investigation is complete.” Laura Ip, councillor.

Councillors are hopeful that following Monday’s election, a reconstructed council will lead to a more transparent era for the region.

More Top News

Ontario school boards suing TikTok, Meta, and Snapchat

Four of Ontario's largest school boards are suing the parent companies of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok. The boards are alleging the social media platforms...

Evening weather forecast for March 28, 2024

Shelly Marriage shares the forecast for March 28, 2024 and the days ahead.

Experts warn drivers to be careful on eclipse day

Researchers from Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto are warning drivers to beware in the hours before and after the big solar eclipse on...

Premier Ford rejects Ottawa’s bill of rights and protection funds for tenants

Premier Doug Ford is going along with the Quebec government in rejecting Ottawa's attempt to help renters. On Wednesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gave...

Hamilton mayor intends to use strong mayor powers for affordable housing

Residents and businesses near two Stoney Creek parking lots are disappointed after Hamilton mayor Andrea Horwath decided to use her strong mayor powers to...

Date set for inquest into death of man during Halton police shootout in 2018

A provincial coroner has set a date for an inquest into a man's death after a shootout with Halton police almost six years ago. Ahmadu...