US EditionAlberta Government Again Shifting Expense Disclosure Policy After Widespread Backlash
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government is changing its expense disclosure policy due to criticism from various political groups accusing her of avoiding accountability.
- Cabinet acknowledged the need for a policy that balances security and transparency regarding expenses.
- Smith stated that some ministers requested hotel names to be redacted 'for safety reasons' to avoid being tracked.
- Critics argue this approach suggests that the Alberta government is trying to hide expenses from taxpayers.
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Alberta government again shifting expense disclosure policy after widespread backlash
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s government is again shifting its expense disclosure policy after critics from across the political spectrum accused her of dodging responsibility. In early August, the province quietly published new rules axing a requirement for Smith, her ministers, senior staff and deputy ministers to publicly post receipts for expenses over $100. Marisa Breeze, […]
Smith vows reversal of expense receipt disclosure change after backlash
Source: XAlberta Premier Danielle Smith says she will reverse a recent change that removed requirements for senior officials to publicly disclose receipts for expenses over $100, revealing that the change was intended to target something else and got lost along the way.The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is celebrating Smith quickly committing to reversing the policy.When the mainstream media skips over the full story, we dig deeper and bring the …
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