Alberta’s Smith Rejects Party Accusation She’s Muting Pro-Canada Referendum Ads
Smith says the $4 million campaign supports a united Canada as the party president claims its referendum messaging was promised to stay neutral.
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith rejected Monday's claims that her government is muting pro-Canada messaging in its $4 million advertising campaign ahead of the October 19 referendum.
- In a Facebook post, UCP President Rob Smith alleged the premier promised to keep messaging on the separation question neutral while prioritizing promotion for the nine reform questions.
- Speaking in Airdrie on Monday, Smith dismissed the characterization, maintaining her government's campaign urges Albertans to support 'a sovereign Alberta within a united Canada.'
- Deputy Leader Rakhi Pancholi called the dispute 'deeply offensive to Albertans,' as the premier acknowledged the ongoing public policy debate.
- Facing calls for a leadership review, Smith stated she will address the issue after the October 19 vote as broader scrutiny intensifies.
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The Hamilton Spectator
The RecordDanielle Smith, your separatist sympathies are showing
True to form, Smith is not actually campaigning for a “yes” vote. The provincial government’s $4 million advertising campaign about the separation referendum doesn’t promote the idea of staying in Canada and all the advantages that would entail.
Danielle Smith adamant ads are not ‘neutral’ on separation question, as UCP president claims
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is adamant she is promoting that the province stay in Canada, rejecting her own party president’s claim that the government’s advertising is “neutral” on the question.
Smith pushes back after UCP president implies party base supports separation
An online post from the United Conservative Party (UCP) president has triggered some political backlash and forced Premier Danielle Smith to publicly reject suggestions that her party wants Alberta to separate from Canada. UCP President Rob Smith’s Facebook post suggested many UCP members are disappointed with the government and implied a large portion of the […]
Winnipeg Free Press
Alberta's Smith rejects party accusation she's muting pro-Canada referendum ads
AIRDRIE - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is rejecting a claim from her party president that her government is muting its pro-Canada messaging ahead of the separation vote.
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