Alberta's UCP proposes exempting political staffers from conflict of interest rules, sparking ethics debates.

Alberta's UCP party proposes exempting most political staffers from conflict of interest rules, sparking concerns about increased government secrecy and corruption. The NDP criticizes these changes, arguing they could make Alberta the most corrupt province in Canada. The UCP defends the proposal, claiming Alberta uniquely includes senior public servants in ethics rules. This follows recent issues with ministers accepting gifts from a medical supplier.

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