Smith Gives Emotional Speech at Online Forum Ahead of Referendum
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith became emotional while delivering the opening speech at a virtual forum on Sept. 19, as she described the frustrations driving some Albertans toward separation, while arguing that the province should remain in Canada. Albertans are angry, Smith said, holding back tears on Sept. 19, the first day of the Alberta and the West Assembly. She cited farmers under pressure, young families struggling to afford homes, and parents facing rising grocery and utility costs. The two-day virtual event was co-hosted and co-chaired by former Reform Party leader Preston Manning and former British Columbia premier Gordon Campbell. Alberta will hold a referendum on Oct. 19 featuring 10 questions covering immigration, eligibility for provincially funded programs, voting requirements, provincial control over judges, Senate abolition, federal funding and provincial jurisdiction.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith delivered an emotional speech at a virtual forum, acknowledging Albertans’ anger and frustrations stemming from issues like farming pressures and the rising cost of living. Despite these sentiments, she advocated for Alberta to remain within Canada. The province is set to hold a referendum on October 19 with ten questions covering immigration, program eligibility, voting, judicial control, Senate abolition, and federal funding.
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith expressed emotion while discussing Albertans’ frustrations and the drive towards separation.
- She argued that Alberta should remain part of Canada, citing pressures on farmers, housing affordability for young families, and rising costs of groceries and utilities.
- The comments were made during the opening speech of the Alberta and the West Assembly virtual forum on September 19.
- The forum was co-hosted by former Reform Party leader Preston Manning and former British Columbia premier Gordon Campbell.
- Alberta will hold a referendum on October 19 with 10 questions covering immigration, program eligibility, voting, provincial control over judges, Senate abolition, federal funding, and provincial jurisdiction.
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