ABC Vancouver council candidate Joyce Gillespie named in civil lawsuit over company funds
GigHound Inc. has filed a civil claim against ABC Vancouver city council candidate Joyce Gillespie, her husband, and a company, alleging misappropriation of funds and unpaid taxes.
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GigHound Inc. has filed a civil claim against Joyce Gillespie, an ABC Vancouver city council candidate, along with her husband Tony Lam and their company CLB Interactive Inc. CTV News reported the suit on September 28, 2026.
The claim, filed April 30, 2026 in British Columbia civil court, says Gillespie was a former director and president of GigHound, a company that matches employers with temporary and gig workers. Lam is identified as the company's former chief executive officer and chief financial officer. Gillespie's campaign biography does not name GigHound, but her nomination papers list it as an asset she holds.
What the claim alleges
CTV News reports that GigHound director Justin Ober became concerned in August 2024 that the company was running at a loss and began reviewing its finances. The review, according to the claim, uncovered what GigHound says were non-business expenses charged to the company by Lam, as well as overbilling by CLB Interactive.
Among the specific allegations, as set out in the civil claim: Gillespie and her mother were overpaid on loans they had made to GigHound, and company funds were used to pay personal taxes and non-business expenses including flights, accommodations, and entertainment. The claim puts the period of the alleged misappropriation between October 2022 and August 2024.
GigHound also claims that during that period, the company met with Lam to discuss the allegations and that he admitted to the misappropriation. The defendants dispute that allegation in their response.
The CRA debt
The civil claim also states that GigHound owes $6.3 million to the Canada Revenue Agency. The company alleges that Lam made false assurances the arrears were paid and that tax filings were up to date, and that neither Lam nor Gillespie told the company it was in arrears. According to CTV News, the CRA began garnishing wages from one of GigHound's largest clients in 2024.
Termination and damages
Gillespie was removed as president in February 2026, according to the notice of civil claim, cited by CTV News as "for poor performance and for committing actions against the company's interests." GigHound is seeking punitive damages and alleges Gillespie "knew Lam and CLB owed GigHound fiduciary duties" and assisted in breaches of those duties "by being reckless or wilfully blind to their conduct."
Responses
Asked for her response to the allegations, Gillespie told CTV News: "I cannot comment on active litigation as this is going before the courts. I believe the court will make the right decision."
ABC Vancouver told CTV News that Mayor Ken Sim is aware Gillespie is being sued and that it was disclosed during the candidate vetting process.
No court has ruled on these allegations, and they remain unproven.
Voters who want to assess the candidates running for city council can read Gillespie's profile at /candidates/joyce-gillespie and find information about casting a ballot on October 17 at /where-to-vote.
Questions this story answers
Who is Joyce Gillespie?
Joyce Gillespie is an ABC Vancouver candidate running for city council in the October 17, 2026 Vancouver municipal election. According to her campaign biography, as reported by CTV News, she describes herself as an entrepreneur who co-founded a technology platform in 2020 that helps Canadians find work and receive payment within 24 hours. Her nomination papers list GigHound Inc. as an asset she holds. Her candidate profile is at /candidates/joyce-gillespie.
What is GigHound Inc.?
GigHound Inc. is described in the civil claim, as reported by CTV News, as a company that matches employers with temporary and gig workers. According to the claim, Gillespie was a former director and president of the company, while her husband Tony Lam served as former chief executive officer and chief financial officer.
What does the lawsuit allege?
The civil claim, filed April 30, 2026, alleges that Gillespie, her husband Tony Lam, and CLB Interactive Inc. misappropriated company funds. Among the specific allegations, as reported by CTV News, are that Gillespie and her mother were overpaid on loans they had made to GigHound, and that company funds were used to pay personal taxes and non-business expenses including flights, accommodations, and entertainment. The alleged misappropriation is said to have occurred between October 2022 and August 2024.
What is the CRA debt mentioned in the claim?
According to the civil claim, as reported by CTV News, GigHound owes $6.3 million to the Canada Revenue Agency. The claim alleges that Tony Lam made false assurances that the arrears were paid and that the company's tax filings were up to date. The plaintiff also alleges neither Lam nor Gillespie advised the company it was in arrears, and that the CRA began garnishing wages from one of GigHound's largest clients in 2024.
What did Joyce Gillespie say about the lawsuit?
Gillespie told CTV News: 'I cannot comment on active litigation as this is going before the courts. I believe the court will make the right decision.' She has not provided a further response to the specific allegations in the claim, as reported by CTV News on September 28, 2026.
What did ABC Vancouver say about the lawsuit?
In a statement to CTV News, ABC Vancouver said that Mayor Ken Sim is aware that Gillespie is being sued and that the matter was disclosed during the candidate vetting process. The party did not address the specific allegations in the civil claim.
Has the court decided anything yet?
No. This is a civil claim filed on April 30, 2026. No court ruling has been reported. The defendants, which include Gillespie, Tony Lam, and CLB Interactive Inc., have filed a response disputing at least one of the allegations. CTV News reported the filing on September 28, 2026, and no further proceedings have been reported at this time.
Where can voters learn more about Joyce Gillespie's candidacy?
Gillespie is running for ABC Vancouver in the City Council race. You can read her candidate profile at /candidates/joyce-gillespie. The Vancouver municipal election takes place on October 17, 2026. Information about where to vote is available at /where-to-vote.
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