Alberta Justice

• Danielle Smith defends plan to withhold funding for Alberta judges

  Smith said during her call-in radio show she would rather get to a conclusion that's amenable, fair and includes parity in the appointment process.

  Canada

  Feb 8
  
• Danielle Smith says Alberta will withhold funding for judges without more input on selection

  Premier Danielle Smith said her government will withhold funds for new judicial appointments in Alberta if the federal government doesn't give the province a say on who is picked.

  Politics

  Feb 3
  
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• Alberta judges urge respect, independence after Danielle Smith said she wants to ‘direct’ them

  In a rare public statement, Alberta's three chief justices said democracy only functions when all three branches of government operate independently and respect each other's role.

  Politics

  Jan 27
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• ‘Nobody should be above the law’: Former justice ministers criticize UCP for ‘unacceptable’ conduct

  In a letter published this week, the more than 30 lawyers say they're concerned recent Alberta legislation and public attacks on the justice system are undermining democracy.

  Politics

  Jan 21
• ‘Miscarriage of justice’: Edmonton police object to manslaughter plea in girl’s death

  Edmonton police threatened if the Crown does not change course, the force will release its own details in the homicide case so it can be judged in the court of public opinion.

  Crime

  Sep 9, 2025
• Documents seem to show how Alberta inmate was wrongly released from jail

  Global News has been sent documents and screenshots appearing to show how an alleged fake stay of proceedings letter tricked Alberta's justice system into letting out an inmate.

  Crime

  May 20, 2025
• Former Alberta premier David Hancock named to justice position in Edmonton

  A former Alberta premier has a new job in the provincial courts.

  Canada

  May 7, 2025
• Alberta Law Foundation board members quit over bill giving minister power on grants

  The Alberta Law Foundation said the proposed legislative change would add political oversight into a process that has historically been nonpartisan, independent and profession-led.

  Politics

  Apr 11, 2025
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• Retired judge to oversee review of Alberta’s police watchdog, Crown prosecutors

  Retired judge Peter Martin will oversee a review of ASIRT and the Crown prosecution service, in lights of watchdog cases where criminal charges were recommended but not pursued.

  Crime

  Jan 30, 2025
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• Alberta cabinet ministers head to Texas to meet with police, justice officials

  Amery says Alberta and Texas have a similar history and shared values.

  Politics

  Jan 2, 2025