AUTHORIZATION: The Applicant hereby authorizes the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) or its authorized agent to contact (i) the Applicant's banker(s), accountant, solicitor and insurance agent; (ii) law enforcement agencies; and (iii) credit bureau(s), to verify the information concerning the affairs of the Applicant described in this application, to obtain such credit bureau and other reports as the OCC or its authorized agent considers reasonably necessary to assess this application, and to disclose the results of their investigations to each other. The Applicant agrees to take such steps as may be necessary to authorize its banker(s), accountant, solicitor and insurance agent to disclose to the OCC or authorized agent such information as may be required for the purposes set out above.
CERTIFICATION: As the lead contact and as an authorized signing officer of the Applicant, I certify to the OCC that:
- the principals of the Applicant have been notified of and have consented to release and disclosure to OCC of their personal information pursuant to section 39(1) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act RSO 1990 as amended, and will provide evidence of such consent upon request of OCC.
- the information contained in this application, which includes financial information and other supporting documentation submitted herewith, is true and complete in all respects. If the OCC discovers that this application contains a material misrepresentation, this application shall be deemed to be withdrawn immediately by the Applicant.
- the Applicant is currently in substantial compliance with all municipal, provincial and federal requirements and knows of no upcoming actions or orders pending by any local, provincial or federal government or regulatory body or of any actions before the courts or pending court review.
The Applicant agrees to provide any additional information that the OCC or its authorized agent may reasonably require for purposes of assessing this application and administering the Ontario Exporters Fund. The Applicant acknowledges that the information provided in this application and may be shared with other entities such as governments and or authorized agents for the purposes of assessing this application and administering the Ontario Exporters Fund and satisfying accountability and reporting obligations. The Applicant acknowledges and agrees that all communications between the Applicant or its agent and the OCC in respect of this Application shall be conducted solely with designated officials within the OCC. The Applicant acknowledges and agrees that the Ontario Exporters Fund is a discretionary non-entitlement program and that funding is awarded on a competitive basis. This means that even if an application meets all of the program criteria, there is no guarantee that funding will be awarded, as there may be other projects that more effectively meet program objectives. All applicants whose applications are approved will be so notified in writing. The Applicant acknowledges that any approved application/project will be the subject of public announcements, such announcement to include the name of the Applicant, the level of funding provided and the geographic location of the applicant. Notice: The personal information that is contained in the application is collected pursuant to s. 39(1) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, RSO 1990, c.F.31, as amended, will be used to assess this application and administer the Ontario Exporters Fund. All personal information collected from and provided by the applicant will be protected by the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (2000, c.5). Questions about the collection of this personal information may be addressed to Lesley Cole at (416) 482-5222 ext. 239.