‘Clear violation’: Experts say Alberta premier must explain call with accused
EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith must explain to Albertans why she discussed a criminal case with the accused before his trial, whether she still believes such calls are OK and whether she will continue to have these conversations, legal experts and political scientists say.
“There's no universe in which any of that information can or should be conveyed to an individual caught up in the criminal justice system by the highest elected official in government,” said law professor Eric Adams with the University of Alberta. Penney, with the University of Alberta, said a premier can direct the justice system, but only at a broad policy level.
On Saturday, on her call-in radio show, Smith declined to answer when asked if she regrets the call with Pawlowski, saying that she has lots of conversations with people and was surprised the call with Pawlowski was recorded. The notice of defamation letter gives the CBC until April 28 to retract its article and apologize or face potential legal action, which could be days before a writ drop for the provincial election, expected May 29.
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