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

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Justice Minister Mickey Amery's trip to Florida for an NHL playoff game not subject to ethics disclosure requirements.

Opposition New Democrats say ethics reporting rules are too lax in Alberta .

Former government MLA Scott Sinclair reposted an image of himself with Amery , the premier’s then chief of staff Marshall Smith , and former communications director and now-principal secretary Becca Polak at Game 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final .

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