US EditionNo Changes Coming ‘at the Moment’ for Alberta’s Recall Legislation: Premier Smith
Premier Smith says recall petitions target UCP MLAs over teachers' strike and notwithstanding clause, but no law changes planned until petitions gather enough signatures.
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Lorne Gunter: Smith needs to let Alberta's recall process proceed as UCP lawmakers intended
Chill, Premier Smith. Don’t take for granted that the two recall petitions currently circulating and the other seven in the application process will fail. But don’t panic, either. The bar over which petitioners must jump is dauntingly high.
Premier Smith Hints at Future Legislative Change to Block Bad-Faith Uses of Alberta’s Recall Law
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government has no immediate plans to revamp provincial recall legislation, but that could change in the future if the law is used in bad faith. The Recall Act has been thrust into the spotlight since Elections Alberta sanctioned two petitions to oust members of Smith’s United Conservative caucus, with additional petitions potentially on the horizon. Smith told the legislature during Nov. 5’s question perio…
No changes coming 'at the moment' for Alberta's recall legislation: Premier Smith
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government has no plans to change provincial recall legislation — at least for the moment. The legislation has been brought to the forefront lately, as two petitions were recently given the green light by Elections Alberta, kick-starting efforts to unseat members of Smith’s United Conservative caucus, with more petitions […]
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