Alberta premier says she’s under ethics investigation related to COVID-19 prosecution | National Newswatch

Update: Alberta premier says she’s under ethics investigation related to COVID-19 prosecution | National Newswatch

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she's under investigation by the provincial ethics commissioner into whether she interfered in the administration of justice in relation to a COVID-19 prosecution."The premier welcomes this investigation, is fully co-operating with the commissioner, and is confident this examination will confirm there has been no such interference," the statement said.

Smith has faced renewed accusations of interference in the justice system after a leaked phone call was released almost two weeks ago in which she is heard discussing an active criminal case with the accused. Smith is heard promising to make inquiries on Pawlowski's behalf and report back to him while also telling him the charges against him are politically motivated.

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