Former Court of Queen’s Bench Justice Adèle Kent was appointed to investigate former Justice Minister Kaycee Madu’s phone call to Edmonton Police Service Chief Dale McFee after he got a $300 distracted driving ticket while talking on a cellphone in a school zone..Kent will determine if Madu interfered in the administration of justice..Madu said in social media posts he contacted McFee to rule out possible racial profiling and police surveillance, citing the 2017 illegal monitoring of NDP MLA Shannon Phillips by the Lethbridge City Police..McFee has since stated Madu did not ask to have the ticket rescinded..When the story was broke last week, Premier Jason Kenney committed to appointing an independent investigator to determine if Madu interfered in the administration of justice..Kent’s investigation will have a quick turnaround — she’s due to report back to Ray Gilmour, deputy minister of Executive Council, by Feb. 15..As part of the scope of her investigation, Kent will determine whether: “Madu interfered or attempted to interfere with the administration of justice or the phone call created a reasonable perception of an interference with the administration of justice,” said a Monday government news release on the matter..Kent can “obtain copies of documents or records directly relevant to the investigation, and … conduct interviews with individuals that may have information that is directly relevant to the investigation.”.Kent was appointed to the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta in 1994, and retired in 2021..Madu is on a temporary leave of absence pending the outcome of the investigation. He indicated he will provide “his full cooperation and assistance in the investigation.”.Amber Gosselin is a Western Standard reporter..agosselin@westernstandardonline.com.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.
Former Court of Queen’s Bench Justice Adèle Kent was appointed to investigate former Justice Minister Kaycee Madu’s phone call to Edmonton Police Service Chief Dale McFee after he got a $300 distracted driving ticket while talking on a cellphone in a school zone..Kent will determine if Madu interfered in the administration of justice..Madu said in social media posts he contacted McFee to rule out possible racial profiling and police surveillance, citing the 2017 illegal monitoring of NDP MLA Shannon Phillips by the Lethbridge City Police..McFee has since stated Madu did not ask to have the ticket rescinded..When the story was broke last week, Premier Jason Kenney committed to appointing an independent investigator to determine if Madu interfered in the administration of justice..Kent’s investigation will have a quick turnaround — she’s due to report back to Ray Gilmour, deputy minister of Executive Council, by Feb. 15..As part of the scope of her investigation, Kent will determine whether: “Madu interfered or attempted to interfere with the administration of justice or the phone call created a reasonable perception of an interference with the administration of justice,” said a Monday government news release on the matter..Kent can “obtain copies of documents or records directly relevant to the investigation, and … conduct interviews with individuals that may have information that is directly relevant to the investigation.”.Kent was appointed to the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta in 1994, and retired in 2021..Madu is on a temporary leave of absence pending the outcome of the investigation. He indicated he will provide “his full cooperation and assistance in the investigation.”.Amber Gosselin is a Western Standard reporter..agosselin@westernstandardonline.com.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.
