“..,This is a democratic coup: the UCP has loosened the mechanisms required to force a dangerous and divisive unity question on a province that, at present, overwhelmingly does not support it.

“This is an abuse of procedure. One in which a mainstream political party that is explicitly for unity is participating in a game of bait and switch at the expense of the Canadians who voted for them.”

— Jen Gerson

#ABPoli #CanPoli #TreasonBarbie

https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/alberta-premier-danielle-smith-has-no-business-holding-a-referendum/article_77bfcc08-fd2e-4f47-8897-e26c245d19b0.html

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has no business holding a referendum

Danielle Smith is risking the economic and psychological well-being of the province and potentially the unity and sovereignty of the entire nation on a gamble to keep her own fractious

Toronto Star