According to David Edward Tabachnick, a professor of political science, the findings against North Bay's mayor are serious and unlikely to be forgotten soon.
It seems fairly clear that in some specific instances, the mayor has breached parts of ethics or the Integrity Act for politicians.
Tabachnick, also Editor-in-Chief of The Canadian Journal of Political Philosophy, notes that the mayor's actions were "unethical" but his career might still be salvageable.
Author's summary: North Bay mayor, Peter Chirico faces uncertain future.