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Canadian Bar Association Speaks Out Against Smith's Judicial Appointment Demands

The Canadian Bar Association, representing 40,000 legal professionals, warns Smith's plan threatens judicial independence and could undermine the impartial federal appointment system.

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A group that speaks for more than 5,000 lawyers, judges and others in the legal system says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is trying to fix something that isn’t broken.

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Canadian Bar Association speaks out against Smith's judicial appointment demands

A group that speaks for more than 5,000 lawyers, judges and others in the legal system says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is trying to fix something that isn’t broken.

·Kelowna, Canada
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Carney government rejects Danielle Smith’s demand to change how judges are picked

Alberta's premier demanded changes before the appointment of three vacant seats on the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta and a Supreme Court vacancy.

·Toronto, Canada
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The Toronto Star broke the news in Toronto, Canada on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
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