Bill deprives voters of critical information, encourages corruption, says St. Albert MLA

A bill that would stop conflict of interest investigations from happening during elections is making its way through the legislature.

Tabled under Bill 8, the Justice Statutes Amendment Act, the legislation will keep unproven allegations from influencing the democratic process, according to the province.

But Marie Renaud, NDP MLA for St. Albert, believes the amendment is retaliation for the conflict of interest investigation into Premier Danielle Smith during the May 2023 election.

“It’s just the latest UCP move to remove independent oversight,” Renaud said.

Alberta ethics commissioner Marguerite Trussler found that Smith breached the Conflict of Interest Act during a conversation Smith had with former justice minister Tyler Shandro about criminal charges against Artur Pawlowski, a Calgary pastor who participated in the Coutts border blockade.

Although the UCP said they are making amendments to the Conflict of Interest Act based on Trussler’s recommendations, they also pushed to have Trussler removed from the ethics commissioner position, according to Renaud.

Steve’s Note:
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