NDP Demands Smith Fire Aide Over Chiefs Rant

Alberta’s NDP leader Naheed Nenshi is demanding Premier Danielle Smith fire senior aide Bruce McAllister after his inflammatory social media post slammed First Nations chiefs, calling them “childish nonsense” and accusing them of ignoring poverty and violence in their communities. McAllister also mocked the chiefs’ push for an RCMP investigation into the province’s proposed separation referendum, which the chiefs claim violates treaties and risks Canada’s sovereignty. Nenshi argues McAllister’s remarks reveal a pattern of bullying by Smith’s government, and firing him would signal respect for Albertans. Smith dismissed the chiefs’ concerns as “overwrought” and “dangerous rhetoric,” while her spokesperson insisted the government is ready to collaborate—but only when chiefs stop using divisive language. The fallout underscores deepening tensions over the referendum and Indigenous governance. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f1202bb5b5c768bb