Calgary judge accused of racist remarks resigns position at university law school

A Calgary judgeaccused of making racist remarks to a class of law students has resigned her position as judge in residence at the University of Calgary, andthe Canadian Judicial Council has confirmedit is reviewing a complaint about the judge it received on the weekend.

Court of Queen's Bench Justice Kristine Eidsvik was guest lecturing to a University of Calgary second-year law class last week when she told a story about being nervous in a room full of "big dark people."

Eidsvik apologized to the class the next day, saying she "felt sick" about her comments.

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Faculty of law dean Ian Holloway sent an email to staff and students Wednesday afternoon.

"I am writing to let you know that Madam JusticeEidsvikhas today resigned from her position as judge in residence."

In a further statement, the university confirmed the resignation and thanked Eidsvik.

"The judge-in-residence program provides wonderful learning opportunities for students, faculty and staff, and we appreciate the contributions Justice Eidsvik made to the law school during her tenure."

The review by Canada's judicial watchdog could take several months.

In the 2016 case of former Alberta provincial court Judge Robin Camp, thejustice ministerasked the council to move the complaint to a formal inquiry, which meant skipping the review panel phase of its investigation.

Eidsvikwas appointed to theCourt of Queen's bench in 2007.

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