Wednesday’s United Conservative Party debate in Medicine Hat, Alta., was supposed to focus on themes of leadership, health care, the economy and the environment — but often veered into discussions about managing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Seven candidates vying to become the next leader of the United Conservative Party faced off in their first debate in Medicine Hat, Alta., on Wednesday.
The seven candidates vying to become the next leader of the United Conservative Party say they’re ready to take on the federal government but offered different ideas on how to stand up for Albertans. Wednesday’s debate in Medicine Hat, Alta., was supposed to focus on themes of leadership, health care, the economy and the environment but often veered into discussions about managing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Most prominently debated was leadership candidate Danielle Smith’s proposal of a provincial sovereignty act, which she argues would enforce Alberta’s rights under the Canadian Constitution.
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