Alberta finance minister says Danielle Smith's sovereignty act is 'very problematic' for UCP
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On Wednesday, Nixon also said he doubted such legislation — which seeks to allow Alberta to refuse enforcement of any specific federal law or policy that goes against its interests — would pass in the legislature.
Nixon, the government's house leader, said there are three "major problems" with the act: it would break the law, it would spook investors and rock the market, and it's not possible to deliver on.
Mount Royal University political scientist Duane Bratt agrees with Nixon's assessment of Smith's proposed act.
"It would be unconstitutional, it would be illegal. It would lead to a risky investment climate in Alberta," said Bratt.
Bratt also found it notable that Nixon, a senior member of the party, is directly intervening in the leadership race on the deadline date for applicants to register to compete for the party's top position.
"We're seeing a major policy proposal, by what could be considered one of the front-runners in the leadership race, being directly attacked by a senior minister in the Kenney government."