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Ethics complaint dismissed against Smith advisor who supports publicly funded well cleanup

In a Dec. 10 letter obtained by The Orchard, Ethics Commissioner (and UCP donor) Shawn McLeod says the Conflict of Interest Act doesn't apply to David Yager.

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Jan 21, 2026
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The ethics commissioner has dismissed a request for investigation against David Yager (pictured), who works for the premier, is a consultant to the oil and gas industry and sits on the board of the Alberta Energy Regulator. (David Climenhaga)

Alberta’s ethics commissioner has dismissed a complaint against an advisor to Premier Danielle Smith on a technic…

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