The Alberta government has revoked a King’s Counsel title bestowed to Calgary lawyer Robert Allen Rakochey because of an email he sent joking about women and transgender people. Additionally, the Alberta government amended the order in council it issued with the appointments at the same time by striking out Rakochey’s name, according to a Thursday statement. Alberta Justice Minister Mickey Amery recommended the revocation. Field Law confirmed on May 16 Rakochey resigned from his job after sending an email described by it as harmful, where he referred to women as people with vaginas and insulted transgender people. He was awarded a King’s Counsel title in March because of his contributions to the legal community. However, he resigned earlier that week from Field Law. A King’s Counsel designation is an honour for lawyers who exhibit a high level of professionalism. Rakochey could not be reached for comment in time for publication. .This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
The Alberta government has revoked a King’s Counsel title bestowed to Calgary lawyer Robert Allen Rakochey because of an email he sent joking about women and transgender people. Additionally, the Alberta government amended the order in council it issued with the appointments at the same time by striking out Rakochey’s name, according to a Thursday statement. Alberta Justice Minister Mickey Amery recommended the revocation. Field Law confirmed on May 16 Rakochey resigned from his job after sending an email described by it as harmful, where he referred to women as people with vaginas and insulted transgender people. He was awarded a King’s Counsel title in March because of his contributions to the legal community. However, he resigned earlier that week from Field Law. A King’s Counsel designation is an honour for lawyers who exhibit a high level of professionalism. Rakochey could not be reached for comment in time for publication. .This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.