Oversight & ethics enforcement
Toronto councillor found to have breached the Code of Conduct; council later agreed to cover half his legal fees.
Confidence: Corroborated · 4 sourcesToronto · Oct 12, 2026
Subject of this story
Chris Moise, Toronto City Councillor, Ward 13 Toronto Centre
Also named
Oversight
Integrity Commissioner of the City of Toronto
What happened
Toronto's Integrity Commissioner Paul Muldoon found that Councillor Chris Moise violated Article 14 of the Code of Conduct when, after a January 16, 2025 budget town hall, he told constituent Daniel Tate, 'I know you have a white supremacy view. I don't support your views.' The commissioner recommended no penalty. Moise disagrees and says he has no regrets. In April 2026 Moise asked the city to cover his legal fees; on May 21, 2026 council voted to reimburse only half of the remaining $20,807.61, per CP24.
By the numbers (1)
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Toronto Integrity Commissioner Paul Muldoon found that Councillor Chris Moise violated the Code of Conduct over a January 2025 interaction with a member of the public (report reported March 2026).
1 source
- CTV News
Integrity Commissioner Paul Muldoon's report found Moise violated the Code of Conduct during the January 16, 2025 interaction.
Sources (4)
CBC NewsToronto councillor acted in 'derogatory manner,' violated code of conduct: Integrity Commissioner.
CTV NewsIntegrity Commissioner Paul Muldoon's report found Moise violated the Code of Conduct during the January 16, 2025 interaction.
CTV NewsToronto councillor who violated code of conduct asking city to cover legal fees.
CP24Toronto City Council approved covering only half of one councillor's legal expenses in connection with an investigation by the integrity commissioner.
Response
Chris Moise
Statement given
Contacted and responded — exact wording not on record.
What happened next (0)
No outcome recorded yet.