He hailed from a Calgary law firm with impeccable ties to the then-ruling Progressive Conservative Party of Alberta and premier Alison Redford. She and the other four members of the committee – three judges and the two lawyers — were formally announced by the CJC on March 22. Petersen and the other lawyer member, Karen Jensen, were appointed by federal Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould. Sabourin had no role in the appointments, but said as part of his administrative function, he meets with the lawyer members to discuss fees and the like. Sabourin said that “when (Petersen) became aware” Addario was representing Camp, she raised it with the other members of the committee.

Source: National Post September 15, 2016 00:11 UTC