Province says Calgary is ‘free’ to introduce a lobbyist registry in wake of RCMP probe (opens original article in a new tab)

The Province of Alberta has endorsed Calgary's proposal to establish a lobbyist registry amid an RCMP investigation into corruption allegations, with some councillors opposing the move and critics highlighting high donation limits as potential issues.

• Province of Alberta endorses Calgary's plan to create a lobbyist registry
• RCMP investigation probes allegations of corruption, including offering money for council votes
• Some councillors oppose the registry, calling it redundant and damaging to public trust
• Calgary's campaign finance rules allow high donation limits, criticized as enabling legalized bribery