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Should Elected Officials Step Aside? | Winnipeg News
When Winnipeg councillor Russ Wyatt faces serious criminal charges, the city is forced to reckon with a tough question: should an elected official continue serving while under investigation? With mayor and premier calling for his resignation, Manitoba could learn from B.C.’s 2022 model — requiring paid leave for local politicians charged with serious crimes — balancing justice and public trust. But why stop at city hall? If councillors must step aside, so too should MLAs and MPs. The courts will decide Wyatt’s fate, but voters deserve clear rules that hold all officials accountable without…
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