Notice of Resigantion - Ezra Levant
On March 2, 2016, a Resignation Committee of the Benchers of the Law Society of Alberta granted the application of Ezra Levant to resign effective immediately. At the time of his resignation, Mr. Levant was an inactive member of the Law Society of Alberta and resided in Ontario.
At the time of his application, Mr. Levant was facing discipline proceedings in relation to two matters. It was alleged that he was discourteous or disrespectful to a Commissioner or Tribunal Chair of the Alberta Human Rights Commission and that he made public comments regarding the Alberta Human Rights Commission that were inappropriate and unbecoming.
The Resignation Committee determined it was in the best interests of the public to permit Mr. Levant to resign under Section 32 of the Legal Profession Act given that:
1. Mr. Levant signed a Statement of Facts in which he admitted facts that would have supported these allegations, but did not admit that this was conduct deserving of sanction.
2. Mr. Levant undertook to not apply for readmission to the Law Society of Alberta for five years and would only do so if he intended to practise law actively and on a full-time basis.
3. In the event that Mr. Levant applies to be relieved of this undertaking, costs of $5,264.70 will have to be paid.
Mr. Levant is therefore no longer a member of the Law Society of Alberta effective March 2, 2016.
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