Alberta Premier defends hiring lawyers amid health probe criticism

April 14, 2025, 5:21 pm

Facing opposition calls to remove legal counsel from a high-stakes investigation into multimillion-dollar health contracts, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith asserted that the legal support is meant to aid clarity in the probe rather than obstruct inquiry efforts. Smith’s explanation has ignited debate about the balance between investigative transparency and legal strategy.

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