Danielle Smith's Ridiculous Fight Against Canada

[Dr Strangelove]

Clarke Ries: How two Alberta judges shot separatist delusions to death
(And, not for nothing, they probably just wrecked Quebec separatism, too.)

[al_keda]

Smith has already floated using the NWS clause to bypass the court.

Except the NWSclause doesn't override First Nations treaties. Bitch.

[Dr Strangelove]

UCP put the duty to consult in a CIA just months ago.

“The irony of all this is that the Court found that the government planted the seeds of its own legal defeat when it amended the Citizens Initiative Act late last year to allow for the chief electoral officer to green-light a previous separation petition that had initially failed to meet the legal requirements of the Act. The judgment: "Following the CEO Decision, the Amended CIA put in motion a series of required steps that engaged the duty to consult with the Applicants. No consultation occurred. Alberta breached its duty to consult with the Applicants."

[Dr Strangelove]

The Constitutional Dispute: Danielle Smith argues that the 'duty to consult' should primarily be viewed through the lens of major industrial projects and questions its applicability to citizen-initiated petitions (0:31-2:00). The video narrator disputes this, asserting that constitutional treaty rights and the duty to consult have a much broader scope.
Wab Kinew's Intervention: Wab Kinew challenges Smith's position, clarifying that the government, not petition organizers, bears the responsibility to fulfill the duty to consult, especially when rights like hunting and fishing are impacted (3:27-4:06).
Political Analysis: The narrator criticizes Danielle Smith's approach to Indigenous relations and her stance on a potential separation referendum, arguing that her policies create uncertainty and hinder investment in Alberta (8:30-12:12).
Calls for Unity: Wab Kinew advocates for national unity, suggesting that Canada should focus on working together and building infrastructure rather than engaging in divisive referendum discussions (5:39-6:33, 12:55-13:29).
Coming up later in the video:

The video further explores the narrator's critique of conservative political strategies in Canada and includes a summary interview where Wab Kinew reflects on the brief, strained interaction he had with Smith following the press conference (12:13-14:23).

WTG Wab!

[Dr Strangelove]

You wouldn't dress down Danielle Johnson who was the liberal leader in the last uh referendum or the liberal leader Ryan in 1980. Why? Because you would have felt that you were weakening the case of federalism by weakening the champion of federalism.

[al_keda]

Smith said today that the Petition recently submitted to stop Coal development in the headwaters for most of southern Albertas farmland won't be able to get on the ballot because there is not enough time. 4 Months. But the petition that hasn't been verified yet because court cases are pending, that will be there.

Fucking bitch.

[testerone]

Tear down all those whale killing wind farms in the Pass, there's valuable coal under them!

[al_keda]

And today her chief of staff told all the Indians to clean up their disgusting reserves.

I guess the Chiefs calling for her to be tried for Treason got under her skin. Can't wait for the Chiefs to call for white re-migration.

[Dr Strangelove]

Citizen Petitions and Referendums: The video discusses the difficulties in getting citizen-initiated petitions onto a referendum ballot. The creator notes that while the "water not coal" petition aims to prevent new coal mine expansions, it is unlikely to reach the referendum stage (0:00 - 0:15).
The Process Hurdles: The narrator highlights the complex bureaucratic process, including mandatory committee reviews and timelines, which they argue are used by the government to delay or avoid issues they do not support (0:15 - 0:53, 2:15 - 2:32).
Legislative Timelines: A major point of contention is the mismatch between the referendum date (October 19th) and the legislative session schedule (starting October 27th), effectively preventing the petition from moving forward as requested (2:35 - 2:58).
Rule Changes and Election Cycles: The creator expresses concern that recent changes to election rules mean future citizen-led questions may be blocked by a "blackout period" surrounding elections, further limiting public input (3:15 - 3:57).
Criticism of Leadership: The video concludes with a strong rebuke of Danielle Smith, suggesting that her administration prioritizes democracy only when it serves their political interests, rather than when it reflects the desires of the public (4:00 - 4:49).

Alberta, QUIT GIVING LUCY THE FUCKING FOOTBALL!