Smith says Alberta separatists should aim to win fall vote and respect the result
Smith says separatists should focus on winning the fall vote as the province weighs whether to stay in Canada or begin a separation process.
- On Thursday, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced an Oct. 19 referendum asking Albertans whether to remain in Canada or initiate a process toward a binding separation vote.
- Smith argued a court ruling last week left her with "no other option" after a judge rejected a petition seeking to force a binding separation vote.
- Separatist lawyer Jeff Rath called the move a "betrayal," warning members may seek a leadership review, though United Conservative Party spokesperson Dave Prisco defended Smith, citing her 91.5 per cent approval rating.
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford suggested Smith is protecting her "30 per cent base," while Nenshi warned that the Premier's "internal political problems have become our national crisis."
- Smith stated she will focus her efforts on the "remain" option, while Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized working in the "spirit of co-operative federalism" to improve Canada.
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Thorold TodayAlberta separatists should aim to win fall vote and respect the result: Premier Smith
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says separatists who are upset that a binding vote on quitting Canada has been put off should focus on the province's fall referendum — rather than campaigning to force a review of her job.
Alberta Premier Says She'll Respect the Referendum Result on Province’s Future Either Way
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she will actively campaign for the province to remain a part of Canada in the months leading up to the Oct. 19 referendum, but will respect the outcome should Albertans choose to hold a binding referendum on separation. Smith held a press conference on May 22 to answer questions about her televised address from the previous night, when she announced a question would be added to the ballot in the upcoming provi…
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Smith says Alberta separatists should aim to win fall vote and respect the result
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says separatists who are upset that a binding vote on quitting Canada has been put off should focus on the fall referendum rather than campaigning to force a review of her job.
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