Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley said the Alberta Sovereignty Act (ASA) is a "pile of goo.".Notley held at a press conference on Wednesday in the Federal Building to slam Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's act with help of a Liberal friend..Former Bank of Canada governor David Dodge joined Notley to express his opposition to the ASA..Dodge said the act will undermine confidence in the rule of law in Alberta, which is essential to attracting investment to the province..“Whatever the precise form that the proposed legislation eventually takes, the tabling itself creates a strong impression that investors will not be able to rely on due process in the application of federal and provincial law in the future," said Dodge.."And lacking confidence in the future applications of law in Alberta, investors will look elsewhere." .Dodge served as the Bank of Canada governor from 2001 to 2008 and was appointed to Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach’s Council for Economic Strategy. He prepared a report for the Alberta government on how to leverage infrastructure investments for long-term economic growth..The NDP claimed Dodge joins the growing list of business leaders who have expressed concern over the uncertainty created by the ASA..“The UCP government is profoundly underestimating the legal, regulatory, and reputational risk this Sovereignty Act is having on the investment community,” said Notley. .“The message that Danielle Smith is sending to the investment world is that Alberta under her leadership is chaotic a place where the rule of law may or may not be followed and these signals jeopardize Alberta’s future.”.Alberta Jobs, Economy and Northern Development Minister Brian Jean said Bill 1 is constitutional and believes Notley “seems to be applying for a job as Justin Trudeau’s second-in-command.”.During a recent Question Period in the Alberta Legislature, Jean slammed Notley for not standing up for Albertans..READ MORE: Jean says Notley seems to applying for job with Trudeau Liberals.“On the UCP side of the house, we are always going to stand up and fight for Albertans," said Jean.."That's what we're here for and what we're going to do.".Notley claimed during the conference that Smith's proposed act is a "pile of goo" and answered a question from the Western Standard about Albertan's freedom.."All Albertans should be free from discrimination and and should have access to the same rights equitably across our province and I think certainly within Canada that Albertans have all the same rights as other citizens," she said. ."We believe strongly in the rights of all citizens as both Albertans and as Canadians to fair treatment under the law.".This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley said the Alberta Sovereignty Act (ASA) is a "pile of goo.".Notley held at a press conference on Wednesday in the Federal Building to slam Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's act with help of a Liberal friend..Former Bank of Canada governor David Dodge joined Notley to express his opposition to the ASA..Dodge said the act will undermine confidence in the rule of law in Alberta, which is essential to attracting investment to the province..“Whatever the precise form that the proposed legislation eventually takes, the tabling itself creates a strong impression that investors will not be able to rely on due process in the application of federal and provincial law in the future," said Dodge.."And lacking confidence in the future applications of law in Alberta, investors will look elsewhere." .Dodge served as the Bank of Canada governor from 2001 to 2008 and was appointed to Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach’s Council for Economic Strategy. He prepared a report for the Alberta government on how to leverage infrastructure investments for long-term economic growth..The NDP claimed Dodge joins the growing list of business leaders who have expressed concern over the uncertainty created by the ASA..“The UCP government is profoundly underestimating the legal, regulatory, and reputational risk this Sovereignty Act is having on the investment community,” said Notley. .“The message that Danielle Smith is sending to the investment world is that Alberta under her leadership is chaotic a place where the rule of law may or may not be followed and these signals jeopardize Alberta’s future.”.Alberta Jobs, Economy and Northern Development Minister Brian Jean said Bill 1 is constitutional and believes Notley “seems to be applying for a job as Justin Trudeau’s second-in-command.”.During a recent Question Period in the Alberta Legislature, Jean slammed Notley for not standing up for Albertans..READ MORE: Jean says Notley seems to applying for job with Trudeau Liberals.“On the UCP side of the house, we are always going to stand up and fight for Albertans," said Jean.."That's what we're here for and what we're going to do.".Notley claimed during the conference that Smith's proposed act is a "pile of goo" and answered a question from the Western Standard about Albertan's freedom.."All Albertans should be free from discrimination and and should have access to the same rights equitably across our province and I think certainly within Canada that Albertans have all the same rights as other citizens," she said. ."We believe strongly in the rights of all citizens as both Albertans and as Canadians to fair treatment under the law.".This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
