Danielle Smith invoked the Notwithstanding Clause to force teachers to return to work last fall, but was no where to be found when discussion/debate was expected shortly after the decision. Albertans learned that Smith took off on a trip to the Middle East.

At the time, people questioned the timing. Now, Albertans are learning that the trips were lavish, and apparently vetted by the Ethics Commissioner. Yet again, raising the issue that the Ethics Commissioner has long since been visibly disarmed in addressing real issues of Ethics.

#AbPoli #AbLeg #CdnPoli

#EthicalFading #AlbertaUnderSiege #AbEducation #EthicsCommissioner

https://kopitalk.net/c/canada/p/328031/alberta-s-smith-says-she-took-private-flight-on-behalf-of-saudi-government

https://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/alberta-legislature/article/albertas-smith-says-she-took-private-flight-on-behalf-of-saudi-government/

@albertandp.ca Leader #NaheedNenshi called for investigations by the #RCMP, the #AuditorGeneral & the #EthicsCommissioner, as well as a JUDICIALLY led PUBLIC inquiry into the government's alleged interference in #healthcare/awarding contracts, firing the CEO who was investigating the interference

B.C. mayor to take training after Dubai climate trip found to breach of code of conduct
Mayor Patrick Johnstone participated in the Local Climate Action Summit as a part of the COP28 U.N. Climate Change Conference late last year.
#globalnews #Politics #Ethicscommissioner #NewWestminster #PatrickJohnstone
https://globalnews.ca/news/10850390/new-westminster-mayor-code-of-conduct-training/

B.C. mayor to take training after Dubai climate trip found to breach of code of conduct
Mayor Patrick Johnstone participated in the Local Climate Action Summit as a part of the COP28 U.N. Climate Change Conference late last year.
#globalnews #Politics #Ethicscommissioner #NewWestminster #PatrickJohnstone
https://globalnews.ca/news/10850390/new-westminster-mayor-code-of-conduct-training/

New ‘Randy’ texts lead to 3rd ethics probe into Boissonnault’s business dealings
Canada’s ethics commissioner has reopened a case file on cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault after more texts mentioning ‘Randy’ surfaced.
#globalnews #Politics #Ethicscommissioner #GlobalHealthImports #RandyBoissonnault
https://globalnews.ca/news/10688591/new-randy-texts-ethics-probe-boissonnault/

New ‘Randy’ texts lead to 3rd ethics probe into Boissonnault’s business dealings
Canada’s ethics commissioner has reopened a case file on cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault after more texts mentioning ‘Randy’ surfaced.
#globalnews #Politics #Ethicscommissioner #GlobalHealthImports #RandyBoissonnault
https://globalnews.ca/news/10688591/new-randy-texts-ethics-probe-boissonnault/

New ‘Randy’ texts lead to 3rd ethics probe into Boissonnault’s business dealings
Canada’s ethics commissioner has reopened a case file on cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault after more texts mentioning ‘Randy’ surfaced.
#globalnews #Politics #Ethicscommissioner #GlobalHealthImports #RandyBoissonnault
https://globalnews.ca/news/10688591/new-randy-texts-ethics-probe-boissonnault/

New ‘Randy’ texts lead to 3rd ethics probe into Boissonnault’s business dealings
Canada’s ethics commissioner has reopened a case file on cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault after more texts mentioning ‘Randy’ surfaced.
#globalnews #Politics #Ethicscommissioner #GlobalHealthImports #RandyBoissonnault
https://globalnews.ca/news/10688591/new-randy-texts-ethics-probe-boissonnault/

New ‘Randy’ texts lead to 3rd ethics probe into Boissonnault’s business dealings
Canada’s ethics commissioner has reopened a case file on cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault after more texts mentioning ‘Randy’ surfaced.
#globalnews #Politics #Ethicscommissioner #GlobalHealthImports #RandyBoissonnault
https://globalnews.ca/news/10688591/new-randy-texts-ethics-probe-boissonnault/

Ethics commissioner will not investigate cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault over texts
In a letter, Canada’s ethics commissioner has cleared Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault of allegations he broke ethics rules.
#globalnews #Politics #Ethicscommissioner #GlobalHealthImports #RandyBoissonnault
https://globalnews.ca/news/10605063/ethics-commissioner-will-not-investigate-randy-boissonnault/