Applebaum denies investigation rumors, creates new squad

Montreal mayor, Michael Applebaum could be the next big name in municipal politics to be investigated by the Charbonneau Commission.

In a report by Le Devoir obtained by The Gazette, Applebaum is under investigation over questionable real estate transactions he may have been involved in while he was mayor of NDG-Cote-des-Neiges.

The report by the French paper goes into detail on real estate deals that required zoning changes in the borough before Applebaum became mayor last November.

The mayor has denied all allegations against him and pledges to fully co-operate with the ongoing investigation into the Quebec construction industry.

In other news from city hall, mayor Applebaum announced the creation of an independent corruption squad last Friday. The squad will be led by the SPVM and will look into every detail of municipal affairs and contracts.