Edmonton City Council Rejects Check Rule
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•Edmonton won't add optional criminal record checks for council candidates
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Coun. Karen Principe made a motion that would have candidates pay for criminal record checks conducted by the Edmonton Police Service .
A motion to add the requirement failed 2-11 with objections ranging from the potential to discourage candidates who made mistakes early in life.
Coun. Aaron Paquette said he understands the importance of public trust, but has concerns about fairness and equity if this is required for council but not for MPs and MLAs.
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