If Alberta’s Sovereignty Act becomes law, Ottawa is prepared to fight: Dominic LeBlanc

Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc discusses what 'cautious' steps are being taken following Alberta's unprecedented move.

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33 comments

  1. They’re talking about using the EA to stop this is my guess. They can’t let provinces other than Quebec unilaterally change the constitution.

    1. No they aren’t, link where you read they are gonna use the emergencies act to stop this, because they could literally just take this legislation to court for being unconstitutional.

    2. This doesn’t change the Constitution, and neither has anything Quebec has done. And they don’t need the EA for this, not that it would be the tool of choice anyway.

    1. @NotLess Grossman we have some of the highest ethical standards of producing oil in the world. Have a seat on the sidelines and leave this debate to the adults!

    2. @NotLess Grossman The tar sands oil extraction is the worlds largest clean up project involving oil on the surface of the planet.

    3. @NotLess Grossman I guess being self sufficient never crossed your brain. You may want to prop up OPEC and their “humane” rule I don’t.

  2. Alberta needs to talk to Quebec, this will in the end be beneficial to all Provinces. Quebec has shown the way.

  3. Where is the law when JT & his deputy keep breaking it?
    Alberta is doing wha Lib. should be doing for ALL Canadians

  4. Canada stopped being one country a long time ago. Different rules for different provinces, ethnic groups etc..

    1. When a looney and traitorous premier tries to destroy Confederation, you’d better believe the Feds should step in.

  5. Quebec has long had the same powers Alberta is fighting for but they won’t offer support as then they would not be special.

  6. Not withstanding has been used by queerbec , and ottawa allows it for their separate and distinct culture. Why should the feds be aggrieved if AB uses it? Oh yes we’re western anglos.

  7. The only concern politicians and eastern Canadians have is the Alberta energy money hose being turned off completely! As it should be

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