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- The Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act, Bill 1, commonly known as the Alberta Sovereignty Act, is a bill introduced on November 29, 2022, first day of the fall sitting of the 4th Session of the 30th Alberta Legislature by the newly-elected Premier of Alberta, Danielle Smith, and passed on December 8, 2022. The Act seeks to protect Alberta from federal laws and policies that the Alberta legislature deems to be unconstitutional or harmful to Albertans or the province's economic prosperity, in areas such as natural resources, gun control, COVID-19 public health, education, and agriculture. If enacted, Bill 1 would direct "political entities"—including municipalities, school boards, municipal police forces, and regional health authorities— to not enforce "federal rules deemed harmful to Alberta's interests." A proposed use of the act would be triggered when a member of the executive council tables a motion in the legislative assembly identifying a specific federal law or policy that may be considered to be unconstitutional, in violation of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms or harmful to Albertans. After a Legislative Assembly debate on the merits of the resolution, all members would take part in a free vote on the "impugned law, ruling or regulatory decision". If passed, the resolution would be reviewed within two years. According to one constitutional law expert, provincial legislation that declares a clear intent to attempt to 'negate' valid federal jurisdiction would be unconstitutional and "ultra vires —exceeding the scope of provincial authority. Treaty 6, 7, and 8 Chiefs immediately stated their opposition to the Act through news conferences and in public statements and criticized the government for not consulting with them. The Alberta Sovereignty Act was a key component of Danielle Smith's campaign when she successfully contested the United Conservative Party (UCP) leadership election in 2022, contributing to her election as UCP leader and Premier of Alberta. (en)
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- Bill 1, Legislature 30, Session 4 (en)
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- Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act (en)
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- The Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act, Bill 1, commonly known as the Alberta Sovereignty Act, is a bill introduced on November 29, 2022, first day of the fall sitting of the 4th Session of the 30th Alberta Legislature by the newly-elected Premier of Alberta, Danielle Smith, and passed on December 8, 2022. The Act seeks to protect Alberta from federal laws and policies that the Alberta legislature deems to be unconstitutional or harmful to Albertans or the province's economic prosperity, in areas such as natural resources, gun control, COVID-19 public health, education, and agriculture. (en)
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