Nally: we modernized it and brought in proactive disclosure; why wait until they ask?
Guthrie: changes in access to information act made it easier to ignore FOIP requests; Trudeau govt was accused of abuse of power for doing the same. Is this govt trying to hide something?
Nally: we recognize that
Nally: Albertans want access to information; it's about govt documents, not private political conversations
Guthrie: the liberals were accused of lack of transparency. This UCP govt is showing similar acts. Is this govt trying to hide?
Nally: we just needed to update it, that's all. There's no light
Nally: between that minister and ourselves; why charge them for information? We're going to publish them.
Guthrie: there's no rule about spouses lobbying govt. To the premier; has your spouse ever been a lobbyist for this govt?
Smith: I'm tired of rumour, innuendo and slander against my family
Smith: he owns a restaurant and has never been a lobbyist.
Guthrie: the premier's husband has never registered as a lobbyist, but given he has lobbied this govt as a "rail expert"; given this reeks of insider advantage. Is this govt just trying to benefit the select few?
Schow: repugnant
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