Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and her cabinet ministers are facing scrutiny for accepting tickets to Edmonton Oilers playoff games, including from entities with government ties. This controversy comes after recent amendments to the province's Conflict of Interest Act, which now allows politicians and their staff more leeway in accepting gifts and tickets, with the premier's chief of staff having the final say on what's permissible. Critics argue these actions may not align with ethical standards, despite Smith's assurance that no rules were broken. The situation raises questions about the implications of the relaxed ethics rules and the potential conflict of interest in accepting such high-value gifts from business entities.
I can't believe the audacity of Alberta's Premier Danielle Smith and her cabinet for accepting those NHL playoff tickets. It's just another example of how politicians seem to play by a different set of rules, especially after they've just loosened the standards on what gifts they can accept. It's concerning to see these blurred lines between government officials and business interests, especially in the context of recent changes to the Conflict of Interest Act. This whole situation really makes you wonder about the integrity of our political leaders and the systems that are supposed to hold them accountable.
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Looks like Premier Smith's just playing the game within the rules they conveniently adjusted — government involvement always finds its way to muddy what should be straightforward ethical decisions.
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Alberta Insider: Questions swirl around the premier and other officials’ NHL playoff tickets
Recent changes in the province’s Conflict of Interest Act make it easier for politicians and staff to accept gifts and tickets, with the Alberta premier’s chief of staff determining what is acceptable
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Alberta Premier, ministers accepted NHL playoff tickets after voting to loosen ethics rules
Premier Danielle Smith was guest of Invest Alberta director in private box, source says; Minister hosted by businessman involved in import of children’s pain medication
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Alberta Premier says ministers, staff accepting playoff hockey tickets onside
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she doesn’t think her cabinet ministers and political staff accepting tickets to luxury suites at playoff hockey games runs afoul of ethics rules.
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