The Premier’s criticism of the proposed law indicates that the internal discord that gnawed at government stability and party unity during his tenure could remain, or even intensify, should Ms. Smith take the helm
Most of Ms. Smith’s leadership challengers have questioned the legality and utility of the sovereignty act, with one, Leela Aheer, vowing never to support it. But none have attacked the proposal with the same vigour as the outgoing leader, who will remain an MLA after a new premier takes over.
“Jason’s attacks on the sovereignty act sound a lot like Justin Trudeau and Rachel Notley talking points,” Mr. Altheim said in a statement. “Danielle hopes he eventually realizes this and reconsiders his opposition.” Ms. Smith previously accused the Premier of inappropriately inserting himself into the UCP’s leadership race after he slammed the sovereignty act in August. Mr. Kenney maintained he was not commenting on the leadership race, but instead on the Free Alberta Strategy, a document in which three authors outlined the sovereignty act last September. One of authors, Rob Anderson, is Ms. Smith’s campaign chair; the document serves as the basis for her sovereignty-act proposal.
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