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Alberta's Smith says she took private flight on behalf of Saudi government
Premier Smith confirmed private Saudi government flights were approved by Alberta’s ethics commissioner during a fall trip that cost taxpayers $64,000, focused on energy and AI collaboration.
- Danielle Smith said she took a private plane trip last fall on behalf of the Saudi Arabia government.
- She stated the trip had prior approval from Alberta’s ethics commissioner, including the use of non-commercial travel.
- The premier explained the private flight was proposed by the Saudi government for efficiency and had not been publicly disclosed before her recent committee remarks.
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WellandTribune.caAlberta’s Smith defends gift of Saudi jet tour against accusations of entitlement
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is rejecting Opposition accusations of entitlement for using a private jet last fall courtesy of the Saudi government.
·Welland, Canada
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Alberta premier says she took private flight following invitation from Saudi government
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she travelled on a private plane to Saudi Arabia last fall to meet with local government officials, following an invitation from a member of the Saudi royal family.
·Canada
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Alberta's Smith says she took private flight on behalf of Saudi government
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·Winnipeg, Canada
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Leaning Left9Leaning Right0Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution69% Left
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- 69% of the sources lean Left
69% Left
L 69%
C 31%
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