# Episode 119: Smith threatens funding over Liberal-dominated judicial appointments. Plus, plastic ruled toxic.

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Podcast: [Not Reserving Judgment](https://stenobird.com/podcast/not-reserving-judgment-6570186)
Published: 2026-02-04T18:44:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcast.show/2614722/episode/152000802/
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In Episode 119, we discuss Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney threatening to withhold funding if Alberta doesn't get more say in judicial appointments. Plus, we explain why we disagree with the Federal Court of Appeal that plastic is "toxic." Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: Danielle Smith calls on Mark Carney to give Alberta more say in selection of judges (Globe and Mail) Federal Court of Appeal Upholds Ottawa’s Listing Plastics “Toxic” (TheCCF.ca) Judge stays case against environmental activists who climbed Montreal bridge over rights violations (CTV News) Gov’t Bending On Plastic Ban (Blacklock's) Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn. The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

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