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RCMP ask to meet ex-B.C. Conservative who says he was offered job to quit as MLA
Paton says the RCMP want to question him about an alleged paid offer to resign, while Findlay denies any job-for-seat deal.
- On Wednesday, British Columbia MLA Ian Paton confirmed the RCMP requested an interview regarding an alleged job offer to vacate his Delta South seat.
- In July, chief of staff Chris Delaney allegedly offered Paton a two-year adviser position with an MLA-level salary to step down from his seat for Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay.
- Although Paton rejected the offer, he noted it seemed 'fairly common' before realizing that negotiating rewards for political resignation violates the Criminal Code.
- Denying the allegations, Findlay called a recording of the conversation 'preposterous,' as seven MLAs have left the Conservative caucus this month amid party turmoil.
- The RCMP stated it does not confirm or deny investigations until charges are laid, though Paton believes other Conservatives have also been speaking with investigators.
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RCMP ask to meet ex-B.C. Conservative who says he was offered job to quit as MLA
British Columbia legislator Ian Paton says RCMP have asked to interview him on Wednesday, and expects them to ask about allegedly being offered a job to give up his seat
·Toronto, Canada
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