Irfan Sabir
Irfan Sabir is a Canadian politician and a member of the Alberta New Democratic Party (NDP). He serves as the opposition justice critic and has been vocal about the legal implications of provincial legislation that may conflict with federal laws. Recently, he criticized the Alberta government's proposal to ban federal employees from oil-related sites, arguing that such a move is politically motivated and undermines the jurisdictional authority of the federal government.
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Opposition NDP justice critic Irfan Sabir said in a statement Alberta’s courts are already underfunded by Smith’s United Conservative government, which has been leading to delays.
Smith demands more say in Alberta judicial appointments
Canada· 2026-02-04
Irfan Sabir is the justice critic who joined Naheed Nenshi in criticizing the Premier's actions regarding the judiciary.
Alberta justices emphasize independence in rare statement after remarks by Danielle SmithCanada· 2026-01-28
Justice critic Irfan Sabir criticized the changes, stating they are meant to stifle democratic action.
Alberta hikes fee for citizen-initiated referendums to $25,000Canada· 2025-12-19
Opposition NDP justice critic Irfan Sabir told reporters the government is putting industry in the difficult position of being told to breach federal law, all in the name of 'political grandstanding.'
Alberta proposes oil-site trespass bill to keep federal workers from grabbing dataCanada· 2025-03-20