March 24, 2026 - Charged: Temple & Temple Tours Inc., John Temple and David Temple
Mississauga, ONT. – The Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) has charged Temple & Temple Tours Inc. with one count of withdrawing consumer funds held in trust for purposes other than those intended.
Additionally, John Temple and David Temple were charged with one count each of being an Officer and Director of a corporation and failing to take reasonable care to prevent the corporation from committing an offence.
Temple & Temple Tours Inc. was previously a registered travel agency in Toronto, Ontario that specialized in educational tours for student group travel.
In January 2025, TICO suspended the registration of Temple & Temple Tours Inc. due to allegations that the travel agency was not financially responsible in the conduct of its business and was operating in contravention of the Travel Industry Act, 2002. TICO also issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the registration of Temple & Temple Tours Inc. The company voluntarily terminated its registration on March 24, 2025.
Individuals convicted in Court of offences relating to the Travel Industry Act, 2002 are subject to fines of up to $50,000 and/or prison terms of up to two years. Corporations are subject to fines of up to $250,000.
TICO prosecutes companies and individuals to maintain the integrity of Ontario’s travel marketplace, giving consumers confidence when purchasing travel from registered professionals, while ensuring a level playing field for registered businesses.
About TICO
Formed in 1997, the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) regulates Ontario’s approximately 1,900 travel agencies, booking websites and tour operators. TICO administers the Travel Industry Act, 2002. As a consumer protection organization, TICO facilitates a consumer complaints process and administers the Ontario Travel Industry Compensation Fund. By booking travel with a TICO-registered business, consumers have access to added protection. To verify if a company is registered with TICO, and for helpful information and resources, visit www.tico.ca.
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