“I think it is a bit of a distraction at a time when we’re seeing unprecedented record inflation,' said Singh.
If a resolution passes in the house identifying a federal matter deemed unconstitutional or harmful to Alberta, the bill grants cabinet powers to unilaterally rewrite provincial laws without sending them back to the legislature for debate or approval. Cabinet would be allowed to direct public agencies, including police, municipalities, school boards, post-secondary institutions and health regions, to flout federal laws.
It would also give cabinet wide latitude on how to interpret the resolution it receives from the assembly. It says cabinet should follow the direction of the house, but doesn’t mandate it. Instead, cabinet is told to exercise its new extraordinary powers however it deems “necessary or advisable.”
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Federal NDP leader says Alberta sovereignty act ‘a distraction’ from real problems | National NewswatchNational Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views. Make it a daily habit.
Read more »
Feds should view Alberta Sovereignty Act as 'a warning' that needs careful 'wait-and-see' response, say strategistsObservers say Alberta Premier Danielle Smith would “love nothing more” than for Ottawa to take an aggressive response to her proposed sovereignty act, but instead the federal government should use a “unique Canadian strategy” to shape the narrative: “boring them to death.” Smith unveiled her much-anticipated bill—officially titled the Alberta Sovereignty within a United Canada Act—on Nov. 29, after months of build-up since she first proposed the idea during her run to be United Conservative Party (UCP) leader. While much of the speculation in the lead-up to the bill centred on how it would affect relations between Alberta and Ottawa, observers say some of the most concerning parts of the bill are how it would expand the executive powers of the Alberta government and diminish the legislature. That’s why many are suggesting that rather than engage in a jurisdictional squabble with a premier who may be looking to frame the debate on that very issue, the federal government should monitor the situation closely but not overplay its hand. Brian Topp, an NDP strategist who has served both the federal party and NDP provincial governments in Alberta and Saskachewan, said that a de-escalating approach is the best bet. NDP strategist Brian Topp said the federal government should use ‘a unique Canadian strategy’ on proponents of the act: ‘boring them to death.’ The Hill Times file photograph “The federal government under multiple recent prime ministers has dealt effectively with separatists in Quebec by boring them to death—by taking care to avoid provocations and real causes of grievance,” said Topp, whose time in government included a stint as chief of staff to former Alberta premier Rachel Notley. “It’s a unique Canadian strategy, perfectly suited to our national temperament,” he said, “and one that might work well with Danielle Smith, too.” Yan Plante, a Conservative strategist who has worked in the department of intergovernmental affairs, said the federal government would b
Read more »
Alberta government attempts clarification as NDP calls sovereignty act anti-democraticAlberta Premier Danielle Smith’s sovereignty act is drawing fire over the new power it grants to cabinet and is forcing the government to suggest it’s been…
Read more »
Poll shows tight race ahead of Alberta election with NDP holding slight leadThe poll shows 47 per cent support for Rachel Notley\u0027s NDP and 44 per cent for Danielle Smith\u0027s UCP
Read more »
Alberta government attempts clarification as NDP calls sovereignty act anti-democraticAlberta Premier Danielle Smith’s sovereignty act is drawing fire over the new power it grants to cabinet and is forcing the government to suggest it’s been…
Read more »
Poll shows tight race ahead of Alberta election with NDP holding slight leadLeger poll shows tight race ahead of Alberta election; Calgary numbers could be worrying for UCP ableg abgov abpoli yyc UCP NDP
Read more »