Jun 29, 2009 - George Norman Street - Conviction

Toronto – George Norman Street was convicted on one count of failing to maintain trust accounting contrary to section 27(6) of Regulation 26/05 made under the Travel Industry Act, 2002. Mr. Street was the President of Hillcrest Tour Group Ltd which failed in September 2006. The Ontario Travel Compensation Fund subsequently paid claims to consumers. Mr. Street was fined $500 and ordered to pay restitution to the Ontario Travel Compensation Fund in the amount of $10,000. Charges against Hillcrest Tour Group Ltd were withdrawn.

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