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Alberta NDP calls for investigation into allegations staff in Premier Smith's office contacted prosecutors over Coutts protests

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's office says it would be wrong if a staffer contacted Crown prosecutors about cases involving people who blockaded a U.S. border crossing at Coutts, Alta. The office responded to a CBC News report citing unnamed sources. The Opposition NDP is renewing its call for an independent investigation.

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Alberta NDP calls for investigation into allegations staff in Premier Smith's office contacted prosecutors over Coutts protests

Despite denials from the Premier's office and the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service, a CBC Calgary article says a staffer from the premier's office challenged crown prosecutors via email on cases related to the Coutts border blockade and protests.

1 year ago·Canada

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CBC News

NDP wants investigation following CBC report of Alberta premier's office contact with Crown prosecutors

The Opposition Alberta NDP is calling for an independent investigation after sources told CBC News that a staffer in Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's office contacted the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service about cases related to the Coutts border blockades and protests.

1 year ago·Canada

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Global News

Smith responds to allegations staff member emailed Alberta Crown Prosecution Service over Coutts blockade

The CBC reported Thursday that it was told by sources that the relevant emails were sent last fall and mentioned "cases stemming from the Coutts border blockades and protests."

1 year ago·Toronto, Canada

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The Toronto Star

Danielle Smith’s credibility ‘materially damaged’ amid report her office contacted prosecutors over border blockade charges, critics say

A report published on Thursday alleged that her office had questioned the Crown prosecutors office about charges related to the Coutts, Alta., border blockade — raising the spectre of political interference.

1 year ago·Toronto, Canada

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The Epoch Times

Alberta Premier Responds to Allegations of Staffer Contacting Prosecutors on Group Charged at Coutts Blockade

Following a report that said a staffer for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith had emailed the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service in regard to the case of a group charged with firearms possession at last year’s Coutts border blockade, the premier’s office has issued a statement saying the report is “a serious allegation” and will take appropriate actions if the accusations are proven true. CBC News reported on Jan. 19 that the emails, sent by Smith’s …

1 year ago·New York, United States

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Sask Today

Smith's office mum on investigating whether staffer contacted Crown prosecutors

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s office says it would be wrong if a staffer contacted prosecutors about cases involving a U.S. border crossing blockade, but isn’t saying whether it will investigate to determine if that happened.

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Alberta NDP calls for investigation into allegations staff in Premier Smith's office contacted prosecutors over Coutts protests

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Alberta NDP calls for investigation into allegations staff in Premier Smith's office contacted prosecutors over Coutts protests

Alberta NDP calls for investigation into allegations staff in Premier Smith's office contacted prosecutors over Coutts protests

NDP wants investigation following CBC report of Alberta premier's office contact with Crown prosecutors

NDP wants investigation following CBC report of Alberta premier's office contact with Crown prosecutors

Smith responds to allegations staff member emailed Alberta Crown Prosecution Service over Coutts blockade

Smith responds to allegations staff member emailed Alberta Crown Prosecution Service over Coutts blockade

Danielle Smith’s credibility ‘materially damaged’ amid report her office contacted prosecutors over border blockade charges, critics say

Danielle Smith’s credibility ‘materially damaged’ amid report her office contacted prosecutors over border blockade charges, critics say

Alberta Premier Responds to Allegations of Staffer Contacting Prosecutors on Group Charged at Coutts Blockade

Alberta Premier Responds to Allegations of Staffer Contacting Prosecutors on Group Charged at Coutts Blockade

Smith's office mum on investigating whether staffer contacted Crown prosecutors

Smith's office mum on investigating whether staffer contacted Crown prosecutors

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