Premier Smith's Office Receives Cease and Desist Letter Over Defamatory claims

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's Office Receives Cease and Desist Letter Over Defamatory Claims

A legal warning has been issued to the office of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, demanding an immediate halt to allegedly defamatory statements made against Dr. William Makis. The Cease and Desist letter, sent by Catherine M. Christensen, Barrister & Solicitor at Valour Law, categorically denies claims that Dr. Makis has been "practising medicine without a license since 2019."

The letter asserts that these statements, made by staff in Premier Smith's office, are not only false but also damaging to Dr. Makis' reputation. It urges Premier Smith to take corrective action and ensure that her staff refrains from repeating these defamatory claims.

The consequences of failing to comply with this demand are clear: Dr. Makis will seek all available legal remedies if the false claims persist. This development highlights the importance of verifying information before making public statements, particularly when they concern individuals' professional reputations.

It remains to be seen how Premier Smith's office will respond to this legal warning. However, it is essential that public officials and their staff maintain the highest standards of truth and accuracy in their communications to avoid causing harm to individuals and maintaining the public's trust.