Smith’s referendum plan draws criticism from all sides
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's referendum plan on secession has drawn widespread criticism from various political factions. Both independence activists and federalists have expressed their discontent, leading to a potentially tumultuous political climate in the province. The convoluted wording of the referendum question has left many feeling frustrated and betrayed.
- ▪Premier Danielle Smith's referendum plan has united critics from both the left and right.
- ▪Independence activists feel cheated by the Premier's convoluted secession question.
- ▪Naheed Nenshi has pledged a campaign against Smith's independence movement.
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Open this photo in gallery:Separatist leader Mitch Sylvestre at a rally in front of Elections Alberta's headquarters in Edmonton earlier in May. Mr. Sylvestre panned the Premier's referendum plan.HENRY MARKEN/AFP/Getty ImagesShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountAlberta Premier Danielle Smith’s plan to put a convoluted question about secession to a provincewide vote in the fall has united her detractors on the left and right flanks of the political spectrum in anger.Naheed Nenshi, the Alberta New Democratic Party Leader, on Thursday evening pledged a spring and summer campaign aimed at Ms. Smith and Alberta’s independence movement.
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