Quote from: DKG on May 26, 2026, 06:47:57 PMMark has reversed himself. He said yesterday that fifty percent plus one is not enough in an Alberta independence referendum.

He said he would respect a fifty percent plus one vote in the House of Commons to appease the Bloc Quebecois.

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew declared that Alberta had a constitutional "duty to consult" First Nations before the independence petition could move forward. But the petition was launched by private citizens under Alberta's existing citizen initiative legislation — not by the government. You can't hold the Alberta government to a constitutional duty it never triggered.

Mark Carney flew to Calgary to sign an agreement with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. Here are the details you need to know about:

The industrial carbon tax, which is the hidden carbon tax on Canadian businesses, will significantly increase.

The carbon tax currently costs $40/tonne in Alberta. It will increase to $130/tonne by 2040. Carney said the higher carbon tax rates will apply across Canada.

In exchange for higher carbon taxes, Carney said the federal government might approve a pipeline to the west coast.

Here's what we know for sure from this agreement: Carbon tax hikes are guaranteed. A new pipeline is a maybe.

The premier seems shrewd. I am surprised she agreed to this.