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Calgary’s city council has voted to explore creating a lobbyist database to track who’s meeting with officials — a move sparked by recent corruption probes and aimed at boosting transparency, though critics question if it’s just political theater. While 13 councilors backed the motion, two opposed, citing concerns that such a system might not tackle real governance needs — especially since current rules already require reporting of expenses and donations. The mayor says the timing is coincidental but underscores the urgency for accountability, noting that major cities already have similar systems in place.

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