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Conservative MP Chak Au is sparking controversy by advising four Richmond municipal candidates as a paid policy advisor for their “Common Sense Alliance” campaign — a move that raises eyebrows given his recent dual role as both federal MP and city councillor, which he held until February. While the Ethics Commissioner says MPs can take on outside gigs as long as they follow the Conflict of Interest Code, critics like Liberal MP Parm Bains argue Au chose his federal path and should’ve stayed in local politics if that was his goal. One candidate, Kenny Chiu — who once served as Au’s chief of staff — insists Au is volunteering unpaid, and plans to step away from his staff role before officially running. This unusual level of direct federal involvement in municipal races could shape how voters see the election as the deadline nears.

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