Quebec Premier Robert Bourassa speaks in the provincial legislature on June 22, 1990. The Canadian Press/STF
Commentary
After announcing that a question regarding provincial independence would appear on a referendum ballot in Alberta on Oct. 19, Premier Danielle Smith emphasized that she is “fiercely” loyal to Alberta, as well as to Canada. So why would a person dedicated to maintaining national unity put a question on a referendum ballot that could lead to the separation of a province?
