Nelson: Smith could end up making rival Notley our most powerful premier via calgaryherald
OK, some naive folk might protest, pointing out Notley and company are currently vocal and vivacious opponents regarding these proposed ring-fence measures. So, if elected, they’d obviously pass legislation immediately reversing such laws.Never forget, they may seem as chalk and cheese, but politicians of every stripe are united under one flag: power.
They want power and control, each and every one of them. Sure, they have different programs, but those often last only until the latest poll results roll in; yes, the same ones they pretend not to even read. Cutting to the chase: given the timeline, this sovereignty bill, along with other proposed legislation transferring power to Edmonton from Ottawa, is unlikely to be properly active until early springtime, just as an election campaign gets underway.
So, we could therefore see Rachel Notley elected as the most powerful premier in Alberta history, courtesy of Danielle Smith.Share this article in your social network
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