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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, emphasizing that Albertans deserve a say in the province's future.
- Smith called the referendum earlier this year to address western frustration with Ottawa regarding policies like Bill C69. "When a proud, hardworking people feel their contribution is taken for granted and their livelihood is treated as something to be phased out, some begin to ask a painful question. Does this country actually want us?" Smith said.
- During a speech co-hosted by Preston Manning, Smith addressed voter anger and alienation caused by past federal policies. She emphasized that recent successes, including a new energy agreement with Prime Minister Mark Carney, prove that "your anger was not wasted."
- Smith faces internal party pressure over her pro-remain stance. Critics, including the Opposition NDP, say she is legitimizing separatist grievances to mollify hardline members within her United Conservative party.
- 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 energy agreements and pipeline development.
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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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Danielle Smith Chokes Back Tears at Alberta Referendum Forum: 'Does This Country Actually Want Us?'
Premier Danielle Smith choked back tears Saturday while describing Alberta's grievances with Ottawa ahead of the October 19 referendum. She also emphasized a less-discussed part of how the vote came about: petitions on opposite sides of Alberta's place in Canada drew roughly 700,000 signatures combined.
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Leaning Left27Leaning Right1Center11Last UpdatedBias Distribution69% Left
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L 69%
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