2 former Alberta justice ministers criticize province's recent actions in open letter | CBC News

This CBC News article reports on an open letter signed by 30 Alberta lawyers, including two former provincial justice ministers, criticizing recent actions by the Alberta government that they believe are weakening democratic safeguards and the rule of law. The letter specifically targets amendments to citizen-led petitions, repeated use of the notwithstanding clause, and legislation limiting the Law Society of Alberta’s ability to discipline a justice minister. The signatories urge Albertans to use their voices to preserve democratic institutions.