Therme misled Ontario in controversial Ontario Place spa deal

April 16, 2025, 2:21 pm

Two investigative reports have scrutinized the Ontario Place spa deal amid claims that Austrian-based Therme misrepresented its credentials to secure a nearly century-long lease with the province. The revelations suggest that Therme may have misled officials during its application process, prompting audit reviews and media scrutiny. The controversy has fueled debates over procurement oversight and the integrity of public-private dealings in Ontario’s redevelopment projects.

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citynews.ca / Therme ‘misrepresented itself’ to secure Ontario Place spa deal with province: New York Times

A New York Times investigation has found that Austrian-based luxury spa company Therme “misrepresented” itself and misled the province of Ontario in order to secure a lucrative, nearly century-long deal in Toronto — a claim the company calls “inaccurate.” Therme Canada secured a 95-year...

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