The Opposition NDP has called for an independent investigation into whether Smith interfered in the administration of justice by trying to influence prosecutors
Hardcastle says pardoning provisions exist at the federal level and Ottawa has used them to offer exemptions to those convicted of simple criminal possession of cannabis.Article content
“I think, though, that given her other policy priorities, I’m not sure she would do that, particularly given the heat that she has taken in recent days for some of her comments around interfering in other ways with these cases.” Just before Christmas, she told Rebel News she was meeting with prosecutors and urging them to consider that she believes the public is no longer onside with prosecuting such cases. She said she also asked prosecutors to consider the cases were failing in court.Article content
The Opposition NDP called for an independent investigation into whether Smith interfered in the administration of justice by trying to influence prosecutors. “I’ve never called a Crown prosecutor. You’re not allowed to do that as a politician. Everyone knows that,” Smith told her radio listeners.Smith has also twice in previous statements said her involvement in the cases is ongoing and that she continues to ask questions as cases came up.Article content
In late October, when asked by reporters about offering amnesty to those prosecuted for breaking COVID-19 rules, Smith said she would pursue it.
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