Thu Dec 1, 2022 – 5:39 pm EST
(LifeSiteNews) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has threatened to take action against the province of Alberta’s newly tabled “Sovereignty Act,” which if passed would prevent “unconstitutional” federal government overreach into matters of provincial jurisdiction.
On Tuesday, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith introduced Bill 1: Alberta Sovereignty within a United Canada Act into the province’s legislature, which most notably would help the province push back against federally-imposed rules that impact the region’s oil and gas sector.
The government also explained that the act “will be used to push back on federal legislation and policy that is unconstitutional or harmful to our province, our people and our economic prosperity,” including but not limited to “firearms, energy, natural resources and COVID healthcare decisions.”
While speaking to reporters yesterday, Trudeau criticized the bill, saying that it gives Smith “exceptional powers as the premier” of Alberta, which allegedly includes allowing her to bypass her provincial legislature when making decisions.
“I’m not going to take anything off the table, but I’m also not looking for a fight. We want to continue to be there to deliver for Albertans,” Trudeau stated, also noting
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