‘In her decision to hold a referendum on a referendum, Danielle Smith is asking to ask a question about a question.’ Letters to the editor for May 25
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's decision to hold a referendum on a referendum has sparked debate about its true intentions. Critics suggest she is attempting to frame the questions in a way that aligns with her desired outcomes. Meanwhile, opposition leader Pierre Poilievre has publicly stated his opposition to Alberta's separation from Canada, addressing concerns about the rising separatist sentiment in the province.
- ▪Danielle Smith is holding a referendum on a referendum, raising questions about her motivations.
- ▪Critics argue that she is trying to manipulate the questions to elicit favorable responses.
- ▪Pierre Poilievre has voiced his opposition to Alberta separating from Canada amid growing separatist rhetoric.
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Open this photo in gallery:Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in Calgary on Friday.Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountLost in translationRe “Danielle Smith has called a quasi-referendum on secession. It’s best understood as a gambit to preserve her career” (May 23): In her decision to hold a referendum on a referendum, Danielle Smith is asking to ask a question about a question.I think what she is hoping to accomplish is to ask first what will lead people to say what she wants to hear.
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