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Alberta Calling for Constitutional Amendments to Have Say in Superior Court Appointments
Alberta seeks constitutional reform to give provinces greater influence over provincial judicial appointments amid federal resistance, aiming to increase local input in justice delivery.
- Later this week, the Alberta Legislature will introduce a motion calling for constitutional amendments to give the province greater say over federal judicial appointments.
- Last week, Premier Danielle Smith, Quebec Premier François Legault, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, and Ontario's Doug Ford wrote to Prime Minister Mark Carney requesting provincial control over appointments, but federal Justice Minister Sean Fraser dismissed the proposal.
- The Canadian Bar Association, representing more than 40,000 legal professionals, and the Criminal Trial Lawyers Association oppose the move, arguing it seeks to politicize courts with power to strike down provincial laws.
- Opposition NDP critic Irfan Sabir denounced the plan Monday as a "needless fight," while constitutional changes require approval from Parliament, the Senate, and at least seven provinces representing over half of Canada's population.
- Smith continues pressing Prime Minister Mark Carney for reform, linking judicial appointments to national unity amid Alberta's separatist movement, while maintaining threats to withhold court funding if Ottawa ignores her demands.
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Alberta calling for constitutional change to give provinces say over judge picks
EDMONTON - Alberta's government is calling on Ottawa to change the Constitution to give provinces more of a say in how judges are appointed at the provincial level.
·Toronto, Canada
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