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'Why Walk Away?': Emotional Danielle Smith Speaks Against Separation at Online Forum
Smith said polls show the remain-in-Canada side is favored, but she warned separatist support is still too high for comfort.
- On Saturday, Premier Danielle Smith advocated for Alberta to remain in Canada ahead of the Oct. 19 referendum. "I support Alberta remaining in Canada," Smith said, while noting Albertans deserve a say in the province's future.
- Smith called the referendum earlier this year to address western frustration with Ottawa, specifically regarding policies like Bill C69. "Does this country actually want us?" Smith asked, citing concerns that provincial livelihoods are being phased out.
- During a speech co-hosted by Preston Manning, Smith addressed voter anger and emphasized recent successes with Prime Minister Mark Carney's energy agreement. "It happened because Albertans got loud and stayed loud. Your anger was not wasted," she said.
- Separatist leader Mitch Sylvestre of the Alberta Prosperity Project claims Smith's stance has split the United Conservative party, with some members calling for a leadership review. Now the government is spending $4 million campaigning against a large part of its base.
- While polls suggest the "remain" vote will win, Smith admitted the number of separation supporters is "too high for comfort." She remains optimistic about Alberta's future with Ottawa, citing progress on pipelines and energy regulations.
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The Toronto Star+7 Reposted by 7 other sources
‘Why walk away?’: Emotional Danielle Smith speaks against separation at online forum
CALGARY - An emotional Premier Danielle Smith held back tears Saturday as she recounted a long list of historic indignities Albertans have suffered at the hands of the federal government.
·Toronto, Canada
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Winnipeg Free Press+31 Reposted by 31 other sources
'Why walk away?': Emotional Danielle Smith speaks against separation at online forum
CALGARY - An emotional Premier Danielle Smith held back tears Saturday as she recounted a long list of historic indignities Albertans have suffered at the hands of the federal government.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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Leaning Left27Leaning Right2Center11Last UpdatedBias Distribution67% Left
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L 67%
C 28%
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