Clarity Act Creator Responds to Alberta Separatists and Danielle Smith

Former federal Liberal leader Stéphane Dion criticized Alberta’s separatist movement and urged Premier Danielle Smith to clarify her stance on a potential independence referendum. Dion described Smith’s actions, including lowering the signature threshold for a referendum, as “irresponsible” and questioned her commitment to keeping Alberta within Canada. He also condemned recent meetings between Alberta separatists and U.S. officials, warning against potential negative impacts on Albertans. Dion emphasized the importance of unity and urged Smith to outline the implications of any referendum outcome.

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