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Alberta prosecutors hope for resolution of concerns in latest talksThe demands include meetings with senior government officials and a salary grid that puts Alberta prosecutors on par with their Ontario and British Columbia counterparts.CanadaApr 27, 2022
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‘It’s a crisis’: Shortage of Alberta Crown prosecutors means 1,200 serious files at risk of being stayedAbout 1,200 court cases involving serious crimes are at risk of falling through the cracks because there are not enough prosecutors, the Alberta Crown Attorneys' Association says.CanadaNov 23, 2021
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Supreme Court of Canada to review Ontario ruling that jeopardized multiple verdictsCanada's highest court has agreed to review an Ontario ruling that could cause scores of criminal cases in that province to be thrown out over how changes to the jury selection process were applied.CanadaMay 7, 2020
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Edmonton police officers frustrated by Supreme Court Jordan decision: Chief KnechtEdmonton police chief Rod Knecht says his officers are growing frustrated at the long list of criminal cases being tossed out to help the court system manage the backlog.CanadaApr 21, 2017
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20 Manitoba cases under review over court delays which could allow accused criminals to walk freeLengthy court delay times in Manitoba could soon mean accused murders and other criminals get their charges tossed.CrimeJan 12, 2017
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