The brush-off Globe editorial, September 19, 2007, The Globe and Mail
With a cavalier shrug, the Alberta Conservative government has opted not to penalize anyone after two reports confirmed that the province’s energy regulator spied on private citizens. … When security evolves into spying on aggrieved citizens, a strong response, including disciplinary action, is required. Mr. Knight and Premier Ed Stelmach have not done their duty.
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