Alberta’s Separation Debate | Calgary News

Preston Manning is baffled by how some outside Alberta see Premier Danielle Smith as a separatist—despite her always championing Alberta’s place within a united Canada. Ahead of a major vote on separation and other key issues, Smith is calling for a referendum on October 19th, arguing Albertans deserve to decide their future with the federal government. Manning, co-hosting the “Alberta and the West Assembly” forum on September 19th, aims to clarify the debate with balanced perspectives. Critics, including the NDP, say Smith is inflating the issue to please party hardliners, while supporters believe it’s the best way to resolve growing tensions over federal overreach. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://globalnews.ca/news/12061926/preston-manning-danielle-smith-alberta-separatist/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6530c1bd241dbec4 Report issues to [email protected].