Much remains unknown about Alberta Premier Danielle Smith\u0027s controversial act, including whether it is constitutional.
The controversial motion would give the Alberta government a means to potentially ignore federal laws or regulations that it considers harmful to the province’s interests.Sign up to receive daily headline news from Ottawa Citizen, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc.
Early talk about the Sovereignty Act suggested it would empower the Alberta government to ignore court rulings, but Premier Danielle Smith’s people had rejected that idea. The government now says it will respect court decisions.If the motion passes in legislature debate, cabinet will be able to amend legislation on its own. But the government has tried to argue these amendments will be debated.
It’s confusing — and a sign of further controversy to come. Scholars are already debating whether the act is constitutional.
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