Should the province have a hand in selecting federal judges?

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This week, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and the premiers of Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec sent a letter asking Prime Minister Mark Carney for a greater role in selecting federal judges, arguing provinces know their communities best. To unpack how the system works now — and the risks of changing it — Evan is joined by Saskatoon criminal defence lawyer Brian Pfefferle.
26 Mar 12PM English Canada News Commentary

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