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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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