Mississauga, ONT. – After being charged by the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO), Ms. Alicia Kielek pleaded guilty on September 20, 2018, to two counts of Operating as a Travel Agent without registration contrary to S 4(1)(a) and S 31(1)(c) of the Act.  

The sentencing will take place on Thursday, December 13, 2018.

This is Ms. Kielek’s second offence, after she pleaded guilty in 2016 to five counts of operating without registration. She is currently on a probation order with respect to the first offences that requires her to pay $13,904.96 in restitution by January 17, 2020, and perform 200 hours community service.

Formed in 1997, TICO is a not-for-profit corporation wholly financed by Ontario-registered travel agents and wholesalers.  It administers the Travel Industry Act, 2002 and the Ontario Travel Industry Compensation Fund.  TICO may be contacted at (905) 624-6241 or 1-888-451-TICO.  Visit TICO’s website at www.tico.ca or email TICO at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

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