The UCP government’s record of meddling in the justice system means it can’t be to be trusted to fix it, said NDP Justice Critic Irfan Sabir.The UCP talks about fair equitable access to the justice system, but the premier has admitted to interfering in the prosecution of cases and the former Justice minister was fired for trying to interfere in the administration of justice,” said Sabir.
He was referring to Premier Danielle Smith’s admission she’d discussed with justice department officials the suitability of charges against those involved with last year’s Coutts border blockade and then-justice minister Kaycee Madu’s contacting Edmonton’s chief of police over a distracted driving ticket in 2021.In its recent budget, the UCP government also earmarked $15 million over the next two years to fund the efforts of its chief firearms officer.
On Friday, Shandro said the investment will “protect Alberta’s rights against federal intrusion on provincial jurisdiction.” The minister said it remains to be seen how the fatal shootings on Thursday of Edmonton police constables Travis Jordan and Brett Ryan will affect the province’s stance on gun control.
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