Former Canadian Supreme Court judge defends Alberta’s proposed ‘Sovereignty Act’
'What's so terrible about the province saying, 'if you want to impose on us, you better be sure you're doing it constitutionally?''
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Co-author of Canada’s charter backs Alberta leadership candidate’s proposal to stop gov’t overreach
Brian Peckford called Smith’s proposal a 'bargaining chip' the province can use to ensure Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's federal government cannot impose on Albertans new mandates.
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Queen’s rep. in Alberta may stop law limiting gov’t overreach after meeting with Jason Kenney
'I’m what I would call a constitutional fire extinguisher. We don’t have to use it a lot, but sometimes we do have to use it,' Alberta Lieutenant Governor Salma Lakhani said.
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