Alberta premier under scrutiny over leaked phone call
A leaked phone conversation between Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and a pastor facing pandemic-related charges is raising questions about potential political interference. During the call, Smith tells the pastor she will discuss his case with justice officials. Smith has continuously denied that she or her office engaged in any inappropriate conduct regarding COVID prosecutions.\n\nToday, the CBC\u2019s Jason Markusoff joins the show to talk about the leaked call, and the political implications in the leadup to a closely contested Alberta election.\n\nFor transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts\n\nEditor\u2019s Note: This segment follows a Jan. 19, 2023 story that has been updated. As detailed in the Editor\u2019s Note accompanying that story, while Crown prosecutors felt political pressure, CBC could not substantiate the content of emails referenced here or confirm their existence.\n\nRead the full note here: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-premier-office-emails-prosecutors-coutts-1.6719743