EDMONTON—The Alberta legislature is back in session Tuesday, with the province’s new premier, Danielle Smith, at the helm and the introduction of the much anticipated Sovereignty Act, which will “defend Alberta from Ottawa,” according to Government House Leader Joseph Schow.
The Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act will be Bill 1 tabled on Nov. 29. It will be retroactive and it is expected that Smith will tell ministers to review all federal policies and legislation for “overreach” into provincial jurisdiction. Resolutions will be expected by early spring to address any identified issues, and responding actions the province may take could include retribution against federal laws, legal challenges, and outright refusal to comply.
