Calgary Mayor Pushes for Lobbyist Registry

Calgary’s mayor is pushing for a lobbyist registry after an RCMP probe revealed alleged campaign donations exceeding legal limits from a developer’s consultant to current and former council members—exchanges reportedly tied to favorable land-use decisions. With police having searched devices from several officials, including former mayor Jyoti Gondek, the mayor insists transparency is vital to rebuild public trust. While some councilors question the registry’s effectiveness—arguing it’s redundant or won’t stop determined corrupt actors—the push continues as Calgary looks to Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver for models. The mayor’s office is now assessing feasibility, mindful of Alberta’s legal limits, all to strengthen accountability and restore confidence in city hall. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0236d6f094130a2a