What is the Therme controversy?
A Wellness Company With False Claims, Global Aims and a Toronto Island. A Times investigation shows Therme, a European firm, exaggerated its track record in securing a deal with Ontario, and government auditors found that the process had been unfair and opaque. Therme was awarded the 95-year lease in 2023 to build and operate a large spa and water park as part of the broader Ontario Place revitalization — a high-profile and controversial redevelopment of the publicly owned waterfront site. In response to the Times report, Therme said the allegations were “inaccurate”.The story alleges Therme had falsely represented itself as operating more spas in Europe than it actually was, alongside losing money at the time it was pitching its vision for the prime Toronto lakefront property.Premier Doug Ford is standing firm behind his deal with Therme to open a waterpark and spa at Ontario Place amid a report the company misrepresented itself — and its finances — to land the contract. Asked by reporters if the Ontario government had been “scammed,” Ford shook his head, saying, no.Former city councillor and ex-MP Adam Vaughan, long one of the sharpest critics of Doug Ford’s plans for Toronto’s waterfront, is now working for Therme Canada, the company developing a luxury spa at Ontario Place.
Who is the CEO of Therme Group?
Therme Group RHTG AG / Robert Hanea, Chairman & CEO – Registration – In-house Corporation – – Lobbyists Registration System – Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada. Robert C. Hanea is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Therme Group, a leading global technology company and integrator of health, sustainability and recreation concepts. Its mission is to bring wellbeing to all by creating the world’s most advanced experiences to enhance mind, body and soul.