Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to take questions as separatism talk looms large
May 6, 2025
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is to take questions from reporters today after announcing that if citizens gather enough signatures, she will call a referendum on separating from Canada.Smith says she wants Alberta to remain in Canada, but there is a growing number of Albertans who are unhappy with Confederation and are organizing petitions to push for an exit.Smith’s United Conservative government has introduced legislation that, if passed, would sharply lower the bar petitioners need to meet to trigger a provincial referendum.
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OTTAWA — Thousands of pro-life demonstrators gathered on Parliament Hill on Thursday to make their voices heard on abortion and MAID — and to take shots at political leaders on both sides of the spectrum.
While this year’s rally theme was “Protection at Conception,” another theme emerged: the recent federal election.
While according to the CLC, the number of pro-life MPs increased to 42, many of the organization’s members expressed disappointment about the election results.
“While (Prime Minister) Mark Carney throws up elbows, we defend the innocents,” said Jeff Gunnarson, the CLC’...
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