Majority of party members likely to back Alberta separation, UCP president says
The president of Alberta's United Conservative Party believes a majority of members will support separation from Canada in an upcoming referendum. Despite Premier Danielle Smith's federalist stance, the party will remain neutral on the issue. The referendum will also address immigration questions, and the outcome could influence the party's future direction regarding independence.
- ▪Rob Smith, UCP president, anticipates a majority of members will vote for separation in the fall referendum.
- ▪Premier Danielle Smith has faced pressure from separatists within her party and has included a secession question on the ballot.
- ▪Prime Minister Mark Carney criticized the referendum as undemocratic, arguing it was not part of the UCP's campaign in the last election.
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Open this photo in gallery:A tractor trailer with an Alberta separatist ad sits just off a highway.Megan Albu/The Globe and MailShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThe president of Alberta’s governing United Conservative Party says he believes that a majority of UCP members will vote against remaining in Canada in a referendum this fall, despite Premier Danielle Smith’s campaign in favour of Confederation.Rob Smith, who heads the UCP’s board of directors, said the party will not pick a side in the lead-up to the separation vote, in which Albertans will decide if the province should stay in Canada, or if it should start the legal process to hold a second, binding vote on secession.“The party proper will not be taking a position one way or…
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