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Several Alberta charter school lobbyists have ties to UCP government

Province recently announced funding to build more charter and independent schools

Angela Amato, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Angela Amato, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

4 Oct 2024 • 4 min read

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A close up of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaking with reporters during a press conference.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks with reporters during a press conference on July 15, 2024. The IJF has found connections between the UCP government and consultants lobbying on behalf of charter schools in Alberta. (The Canadian Press/Darren Calabrese)

Angela Amato, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Angela Amato, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Angela Amato is a Métis reporter based in Edmonton. Prior to joining the IJF, she worked as a general assignment reporter at the Regina Leader-Post and with the Canadian Press.

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