On February 22, 2018 Council adopted the Code of Conduct for Members of Council. The purpose of the Code is to establish and promote ethical conduct standards which are essential to the fair and effective operation of government.

Council Members must provide the Integrity Commissioner with a quarterly Disclosure Statement identifying the receipt of any gift or benefit connected to the performance of the Member’s duties of office. These statements are a matter of public record.

The City of Winnipeg licenses 15 business activities through the Doing Business in Winnipeg By-law (https://winnipeg.ca/CLKDMIS/DocExt/ViewDoc.asp?DocumentTypeId=1&DocId=4222&DocType=C). Each activity requires one or more permits or approvals from other City of Winnipeg departments. Licensing provides protection and support within the community by regulating and controlling various activities where there is a risk or danger to the public’s health or safety. Licensing also assists in crime prevention.