Michael Bryant Resigns from Invest Toronto

Following the charges laid against him yesterday, after the death of a cyclist, Michael Bryant released a statement, with the help of the public relation firm Navigator...

(Bryant had no choice but to resign from this job because the charges would be a distraction.
For Invest Toronto, for Mayor Miller, but first and foremost, for himself.
It is interresting to note that Bryant chooses to use this official letter to claim his innocence for the first time.)

Bryant's Statement

"Dear Mayor Miller:
I write to resign as CEO of Invest Toronto with immediate effect.
It was a huge honour to serve the City of Toronto by helping to
steer
Toronto's economy through these remarkable economic times and to put
together the framework for Invest Toronto.
I am deeply grateful for your confidence and the Invest Toronto
Board of
Directors' belief in my ability to take on such an important role.
It is
one that I loved and leave with considerable regret.
I do not believe, however, that I can continue in this position on
account of the circumstances of the past two days.
Let me be clear: I am innocent of the very serious accusations made
against me. It would, however, be unfair to you, the Board and above
all
to the residents of Toronto to allow this event to distract from the
vital efforts of Invest Toronto.
The CEO of Invest Toronto is a position that demands the full
attention
and energy of its owner. Torontonians demand no less.
Yours sincerely,
Michael Bryant"

Mayor Miller's Answer

*Today, I accepted the resignation of Michael Bryant as CEO of Invest
Toronto.
I want to thank Mr. Bryant for his part in getting the work of
establishing Invest Toronto off the ground. His vision for this
organization was clear and his commitment obvious. He is a dedicated
public servant with a unique gift that will be missed at Invest
Toronto.
His contributions during his regrettably brief tenure will go a long
way to helping Invest Toronto as we go about fulfilling our mandate to
attract international business investment and economic development to
this great city.
The events of Monday evening were tragic and sad on many levels.
My condolences remain with the family and friends of Darcy Allan
Sheppard.
My thoughts are also with Mr. Bryant and his family at this difficult
time.*