#CANADA: Alberta Asserts Its Sovereignty

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New Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s administration kicked off with the introduction of Bill 1: the Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act, the opening salvo in her fight against the Federal government in Ottawa. The flagship policy promise and the source of heated debate for months passed in just over two weeks, receiving Royal Assent by Lt.-Gov Salma Lakhani and coming into force earlier this month.

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#CANADA: New Alberta Premier Considers Amnesty For Those Arrested For Lockdown Violations

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Rebel News reporter Selene Galas asked Alberta Premier Danielle Smith when we can expect a promised apology for those prosecuted during the lockdowns. Smith replied “I can apologize right now.” She went on to say she's considering a general amnesty for those arrested for breaking curfews during the lockdown.

Smith was elected leader of the United Conservative Party of Alberta earlier this month and took office on the 11th of October. Former premier Jason Kenney resigned earlier this year prompting a leadership race within the province's party.

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#CANADA: 9 Wildrose Pty Members of #Alberta's Legislature Defect, Including Ldr #DanielleSmith

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The four remaining elected members of Alberta's Wildrose Party and party officers are condemning Party Leader Danielle Smith and eight other elected members of the legislature for defecting to the Progressive Conservatives Wednesday. The floor-crossings leave only five elected members in the legislature, and 72 Progressive Conservatives.

#CANADA: #Wildrose Party Ldr #DanielleSmith Puts Her Job on the Line After 3 Failed By-Elections Monday

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Wildrose Party Leader Danielle Smith will ask the party for support after it lost three by-elections this past Monday under her leadership. She says the parties policies must also be reviewed but believes it is the best party to bring rural and urban voters together.