Bell: Angry Premier Smith plans sovereignty act move to block Trudeau

Premier Danielle Smith says she’ll introduce legislation that will “defend Alberta’s interests” against federal policies that she claims are “unfair and harmful” to the province.

The Sovereignty Act — which Smith compares to the notwithstanding clause in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms — will allow the Alberta government to refuse to enforce specific federal laws and policies that it deems unconstitutional or harmful to the province.

The act is expected to be introduced in the legislature this fall. It is likely to face legal challenges, as some experts argue that it is unconstitutional.

Smith said she is prepared to defend the act in court, if necessary. She said she believes the act is necessary to protect Alberta’s interests and to ensure that the province has a say in its own future.

The announcement of the Sovereignty Act has been met with mixed reactions. Some Albertans support the move, arguing that it is necessary to protect the province from federal overreach. Others are concerned about the potential legal and constitutional implications of the act.

The Sovereignty Act is the latest in a series of moves by Smith to assert Alberta’s independence from the federal government. Earlier this year, she announced that Alberta would no longer participate in the federal carbon tax or the federal firearms buyback program.

Smith’s actions have been praised by some and criticized by others. Supporters argue that she is standing up for Alberta’s interests, while critics argue that she is dividing the country and undermining the rule of law.

The Sovereignty Act is a significant development in Alberta’s relationship with the federal government. It is likely to have a major impact on the province’s economy, environment, and social fabric.

Here is a summary of the key points of the Sovereignty Act:

• The act will allow the Alberta government to refuse to enforce specific federal laws and policies that it deems unconstitutional or harmful to the province.
• The act is expected to be introduced in the legislature this fall.
• The act is likely to face legal challenges, as some experts argue that it is unconstitutional.
• Smith said she is prepared to defend the act in court, if necessary.
• The announcement of the Sovereignty Act has been met with mixed reactions.
• The Sovereignty Act is the latest in a series of moves by Smith to assert Alberta’s independence from the federal government.
• The Sovereignty Act is a significant development in Alberta’s relationship with the federal government.
• It is likely to have a major impact on the province’s economy, environment, and social fabric.