Federal parties should take the long view and avoid ‘shock and awe’ if proposed Alberta sovereignty act comes to pass, say politicos

Observers say focusing on issues important to everyday Alberta voters and seeking to find allies in municipal leaders could be good strategies for the federal government if it comes up against a combative Alberta leader.

Former Wildrose Party leader Danielle Smith has become the perceived front-runner in the UCP leadership campaign, largely because of her proposed Alberta sovereignty act, which would essentially let the province opt out from federal laws.Hill Times file photograph

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BY IAN CAMPBELL

September 13, 2022

With perceived United Conservative Party leadership front-runner Danielle Smith doubling down on her plans to introduce an Alberta sovereignty act if she becomes premier, a number of observers told The Hill Times that—if such an act comes to pass—federal parties, particularly the govern...

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