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Author: Matthew Scace
Publication Date: January 27, 2026 - 21:06
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Alberta chief justices defend judicial independence after Danielle Smith’s remarks
January 27, 2026
Judicial independence is foundational to a properly functioning democracy, Alberta’s chief justices, representing the province’s three judicial branches, wrote in a pointed statement released days after Premier Danielle Smith said she wished she could “direct” judges.
Tuesday’s public statement, a rare step for the province’s top judges, was signed by Acting Chief Justice Dawn Pentelechuk, with the Court of Appeal; Chief Justice Kent Davidson, with the Court of King’s Bench; and Chief Justice James Hunter, with the Alberta Court of Justice.
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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.
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