Calgary Considers Election Background Checks
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•Calgary council candidates could need police background check before next year's election
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Council will vote on a new elections bylaw on Dec. 17 to comply with new provincial legislation.
The new law would require candidates for next year's municipal election to submit to a criminal background check.
Councillors say it could dissuade people with previous criminal charges from running for office.
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