All provincial political candidates will now have to provide a criminal record check to the public.
A bill passed in the house requiring candidates for the legislative assembly to reveal offences they’ve pleaded or been found guilty to under the Criminal Code, the federal Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, and federal and provincial income tax laws.
Someone who fails to disclose a criminal offence could receive a fine, up to 10 thousand dollars and one year in prison.
The bill was created by Fort Richmond MLA, Sarah Guillemard. Fort Richmond is a neighbourhood in the south end of Winnipeg.
