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Albertas Premier Danielle Smith is leading a push for a constitutional amendment to give provinces more control over appointing superior and appeal court judges. Smith, along with leaders from Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Quebec, sent a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney advocating for judges recommended solely by provincial governments. However, Federal Justice Minister Sean Fraser rejected the proposal. In response, Alberta is introducing a legislative motion, modeled after Quebecs, to change the Constitutions sole power over these appointments. The move has sparked debate, with Smith arguing it will boost public trust and give Alberta a stronger voice in justice, while critics like the Canadian Bar Association and NDP critic Irfan Sabir question the validity of the proposal. The push for change comes after Smiths previous joint federal-provincial committee idea was dismissed, and signals Albertas readiness for more significant moves, potentially including withholding court funding.

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