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Ex-City Official Faces Inquiry Over $327K Bribery Scandal

2/12/2026

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Sam Katz testified at a public inquiry about Winnipeg's police headquarters, completed in 2016 with $70 million excess.
Katz said he instructed city officials to control costs during a 2011 meeting.
The inquiry revealed Phil Sheegl, the city's former chief administrative officer, accepted a $327,000 bribe from the contractor.
The Manitoba Court of Appeal condemned Phil Sheegl's actions as unethical.
He is set to appear at the inquiry next week.

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Sam Katz testified at a public inquiry about Winnipeg's police headquarters, completed in 2016 with $70 million excess.
Katz said he instructed city officials to control costs during a 2011 meeting.
The inquiry revealed Phil Sheegl, the city's former chief administrative officer, accepted a $327,000 bribe from the contractor.
The Manitoba Court of Appeal condemned Phil Sheegl's actions as unethical.
He is set to appear at the inquiry next week.