Danielle Smith aims to turn the page after referendum as legislature returns
Smith says the separatism fight is settled as her government prepares ticket-sales, insurance and artificial intelligence rules.
- Alberta's legislature reconvenes today, October 27, 2026, as Alberta Premier Danielle Smith declares the provincial separatism debate settled following Albertans' overwhelming vote to remain in Canada.
- The separatism debate dominated Alberta throughout the summer, though Smith expects separatist leaders within the United Conservative Party to accept the recent vote's results and move forward.
- Government House Leader Joseph Schow outlined consumer protection rules for ticket sales, auto insurance reforms, and stricter artificial intelligence data centre guidelines before Christmas.
- Separately, UCP backbencher Shane Getson resigned yesterday citing personal and family reasons as the government pivots toward affordability and education priorities.
- Unofficial referendum results show a slim majority of Albertans support immigration reform, though Smith signaled legislative changes will not be immediate.
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and the United Conservatives are back in the legislature for the first time since the separation referendum, and Smith is dismissing suggestions it was a waste.
Alberta’s Smith aims to turn the page after referendum as legislature returns
EDMONTON — Alberta’s legislature is set to reconvene today — just over a week after the province voted overwhelmingly to stay in Canada. Premier Danielle Smith has said she considers the separatism debate settled, after it riled the province all summer. She has said she expects separatist leaders in her United Conservative Party to accept […]
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