US EditionAlberta Premier Smith Calls for More Provincial Role in Judicial Appointments
Premier Danielle Smith uses funding threat to push for judicial appointment reforms aimed at parity and fair non-partisan selection, citing Alberta Next Panel recommendations.
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith stated she prefers a fair conclusion for the appointment process of judges, initiating a conversation about it on her radio show.
- Smith has threatened to withhold court funding if Ottawa does not allow Alberta more say in selecting judges, according to her letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney.
- Smith proposed relaxing bilingualism requirements for Supreme Court judges and called for a special advisory committee with non-partisan experts to assess judicial candidates, stating it was Justice Minister Mickey Amery's idea.
- Smith attributed the push for judicial reform to Minister of Justice Mickey Amery and criticized previous federal laws under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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Alberta Premier Defends Plan to Withhold Funding for New Federal Judicial Appointments
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government’s proposal to withhold funding for new judicial appointments is intended as a negotiating tactic with the federal government, aimed at securing greater input over the selection process. Smith made the comments on Feb. 7 during her weekly call-in radio show, where she said her threat to withhold funding is a “negotiating position” aimed at obtaining an outcome that is “fair” to Alberta. “We want …
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith responds to critics of her threats around judicial reform
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defended her threat to withhold funding for judges if her government doesn't get more say on their appointment on Saturday, saying it's a negotiating tactic.
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Alberta premier responds to critics of her threats around judicial reform
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defended her threat to withhold funding for judges if her government doesn't get more say on their appointment on Saturday, saying it's a negotiating tactic. Smith said during her call-in radio show she would rather get to a conclusion that's amenable, fair and include...
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