6 h. ago CFTC Employees Sidelined in Fallout From My Forex Funds Case

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has put four lawyers and an investigator on administrative leave amid allegations of employee misconduct in a fraud case against an online trading platform, according to people familiar with the matter.

Other

7 h. ago Smith defends timing of Alberta referendum speech as Carney calls for Canadian unity

"You can always ask a question," Carney said of a potential Alberta separation referendum, "but I know how I'd respond." 

Transport

11 h. ago Alberta Premier’s chief of staff defends business class flight from Trump visit

EDMONTON — The chief of staff to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending a business class flight he charged to taxpayers, citing a health condition that increases his risk of blood clots. The flight in question was a return flight he took from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to Calgary earlier this year when he accompanied Smith […]

Economics

4 d. ago ‘Stains, rips and tears’: Alberta government defends $280K carpet in Smith’s office

The government says the previous carpet in the 6,500 square foot legislature space was more than 20 years old and riddled with rips and stains.

Politics

2 w. ago 'Paid their own expenses': Smith defends Alberta justice minister's Stanley Cup Final trip

"The staff and minister who travelled to attend the Oilers game in Florida paid their own expenses."

Politics

3 w. ago Smith defends directing auditor general's procurement investigation to lawyers

Having questions on contentious medical procurement from Alberta’s auditor general screened by government-contracted lawyers isn’t stonewalling but an effort to enhance efficiency, Premier Danielle Smith said Saturday. In a memo leaked to Postmedia, a senior deputy minister instructs officials to redirect interview requests from the office of the auditor general to the government’s legal counsel. […]

Economics