Public hearings got underway Monday into town deals in Collingwood, Ont., that netted former Liberal MP Paul Bonwick about $1 million in consulting fees. (Dave Seglins/CBC)The current mayor, Brian Saunderson, elected last fall says he pushed for this inquiry while sitting on the previous council. The public inquiry is to hold hearings through June and deliver its findings in the fall. She has declined numerous opportunities to comment and has hung up on CBC News when asked over the telephone about her brother's role in town deals under her watch. The people of the town of Collingwood would like to understand what happened when the town sold half of its shares in the public utility."

Source: CBC News April 16, 2019 11:03 UTC