By Canadian Press

Alberta judge investigated for perceived racist remarks during Stephans’ case won’t face sanctions

Jan 18, 2023 | 11:56 AM

OTTAWA — The Canadian Judicial Council says it will take no further action against an Alberta judge after receiving a complaint that comments he made about a medical examiner from Nigeria could be perceived as racist.

Dozens of medical and legal experts filed the complaint in 2019 against Justice Terry Clackson for comments he made in finding an Alberta couple not guilty of failing to provide the necessaries of life in the death of their 19-month-old son.

Clackson said in his decision that Dr. Bamidele Adeagbo spoke with an accent and was difficult to understand and also called the doctor out for his body language and physical antics.

The council says Clackson accepts he was insensitive and his comments could be seen as derogatory.

It also says the judge has offered an apology to the doctor and assured the council he will strive to do better.

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The council says it is satisfied the judge has learned from the event and directed that the matter be closed. 

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 18, 2023. 

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