EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she won’t introduce legislation to pardon those convicted of COVID\u002D19 public health violations because she has…
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The Opposition NDP said that constitutes interference in the administration of justice. In the days that followed, the issue became more confusing as Smith delivered contradictory explanations on who she talked to, when she talked to them and whether the discussions were done or ongoing.Article content
Justice Department spokesman Jason Maloney responded in a statement. “The Alberta Crown Prosecution Service has confirmed that the premier has never spoken with any Crown prosecutors about any court/legal matters that they deal with. No further action is therefore required.”
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