Calgary Councillors' Phones Seized in RCMP Investigation

0:00It's March 26, I'm Koi with the story. This is Vancouver News Today, driven by AI. Calgary's mayor is reassuring the public that no current or former city council members are targets in an ongoing Royal Canadian-mounted police. Investigation, even though officers seized phones from three politicians recently, Global News confirmed warrants were carried out at the homes of former mayor GeoTi Gondek, former Ward 4 councillor Sean Chu, and current Ward 10. The probe stems from a referral by Calgary police back in October 2025, handed off to the Mounties for Independence. GeoTi Gondek described the search as invasive, but said she's fully cooperating with her lawyer checking the warrants validity. Meanwhile, the mayor explained it's about gathering texts or emails as evidence against the local business, not the councillors themselves. Council reactions are mixed, with one member calling it a huge distraction from their work, especially amid debates over city rezoning.

1:00The police chief, stressed turning it over to the Royal Canadian-mounted police, ensures objectivity, given council's role in approving police budgets. Experts note this set of makes sense for potential complex financial matters, and so far, no charges have been filed. As the investigation continues, leaders hope their openness helps maintain trust with Calgarians.