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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to take questions for first time since separation vote
Smith said about three-quarters of voters rejected separation, ending the debate as Alberta plans future disputes with Ottawa through politics or the courts.
- On Wednesday, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will answer questions for the first time since Albertans overwhelmingly rejected separation in Monday's referendum on staying within Confederation.
- Smith called the referendum to quash a burgeoning and divisive debate over Alberta's role in Confederation, though she personally voted to stay in Canada.
- Approximately three-quarters of voters marked ballots to stay in Canada rather than holding a second, binding referendum on leaving, providing Smith with a decisive mandate.
- During a provincewide television address last night, Smith declared separation a dead issue in Alberta and vowed no further votes on the topic will occur while she is premier.
- Alberta will resolve future disputes with Ottawa using political avenues or the courts instead of separation threats, marking a strategic shift in federal-provincial relations.
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