Is My MLA a Landlord?

The following is a summary of the ethics disclosure statement provided by Bernadette Smith, MLA for Point Douglas, accepted on November 22, 2024.

Family Information:

It is indicated that Ms. Smith does not have a spouse or any children under the age of 18 or adult dependants.

Assets:

* Real Property Interests: No real property interests exceeding $5,000 are held, excluding the principal residence or recreational properties.

* Mortgages Owed to the Member: No debts exceeding $5,000 are owed to the member that are secured by a mortgage on real property.

* Money Owed Secured by Personal Property: No debts exceeding $5,000 are owed to the member that are secured by personal property.

* Other Money Owed: No unsecured debts exceeding $5,000 are owed to the member.

* Mutual Funds and Investments: No mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, or other segregated funds exceeding $5,000 are held.

* Securities and Other Interests in Public Corporations: No securities or other interests in public corporations with a value exceeding $5,000 are directly held.

* Interests in Private Corporations: No interests in private corporations with a value exceeding $5,000 are held.

* Contracts with the Government of Manitoba: No contracts or subcontracts with the Government of Manitoba are held.

* Other Private Business Interests: No other interests in a private business, sole proprietorship, partnerships, or joint ventures with a value exceeding $5,000 are held.

* Trust Property: No property is held in a trust from which the member could derive a benefit or income.

* Guarantees Received: No financial guarantees have been received.

* Other Assets: A boat used by Drag the Red is listed as an asset held by the member.

* Assets in a Commissioner-approved trust: No assets are held in a trust approved by the Ethics Commissioner.

Income:

* Employment Income: No employment income greater than $5,000 was received during the preceding 12 months or is entitled to be received during the next 12 months.

* Business or Professional Income: No income from a business or profession greater than $5,000 was received during the preceding 12 months or is entitled to be received during the next 12 months.

* Other Income: No other income greater than $5,000 was received during the preceding 12 months or is entitled to be received during the next 12 months.

Liabilities:

* Mortgages Owed: No debts exceeding $5,000 are owed that are secured by a mortgage on real property.

* Guarantees Given: No guarantees have been given.

* Unpaid Municipal Property Taxes: No unpaid municipal taxes exceeding $5,000 are owed.

* Other Unpaid Taxes: No other unpaid taxes exceeding $5,000 are owed.

* Support Payments: The member is not in arrears of support payments.

* Other Liabilities: No other debts or liabilities exceeding $5,000 are owed.

Legal Proceedings:

* No legal proceedings are known to be brought against the member.

Activities Approved by the Commissioner:

* Not applicable as the member is not a member of the Executive Council (Cabinet) or a Leader of a recognized Opposition party.