Smith's continued course of introducing US style policies extends to the courts. We've seen South of the border where politicization of the courts leads. She has explicitly said she would like to direct the judges.
Yes, all authoritarian leaders like that power
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Smith says Alberta will withhold funding for judges without more input on selection
Premier Danielle Smith says her government will withhold funding for new judicial appointments until the federal government gives Alberta a say on who is picked.