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Vancouver’s mayor and council want to find out how city hall can help in the fight against dirty money.

But the question of whether Vancouver’s council will join the growing chorus calling for a provincial inquiry into money laundering will be discussed at a meeting in the near future.

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Council unanimously passed a motion Tuesday directing city staff to work with provincial authorities and police “to identify a system where the City of Vancouver can share pertinent information with the appropriate authorities to prevent and deter money laundering.”

The motion, introduced by NPA Coun. Melissa De Genova, also directed staff to review the powers available under the Vancouver Charter, including the ability of the city to require audited financial statements from businesses and individuals paying city fees “in areas of business or property ownership that are more likely to attract money laundering and/or organized crime.”