An email and letter from Todd Brandt, President & CEO, Tourism Saskatoon dated September 8, 2020 was provided regarding the above.
General Manager, Community Services Department Lacroix provided background on the matter.
Todd Brandt was in attendance via teleconference and spoke to the Committee with respect to the impact of cancelling the Juno Awards on tourism in Saskatoon, the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS), and the Organizing Committee, and provided a verbal report on funding dollars.
Scott Ford, Chair of the Host Organizing Committee, spoke further via teleconference to the economic impact and answered questions.
Committee members expressed thanks to Todd Brandt and Scott Ford for their work and the report, recognizing Todd's many contributions to the City and wished him well in retirement.