Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is scheduled to address the media on Wednesday morning in Calgary, following a televised speech on Tuesday evening regarding the outcome of the Alberta referendum. During her Tuesday speech, Smith emphasized that her United Conservative Party government would implement changes in response to the mandate received from Albertans on referendum night. She also assured that there would be no additional referendum on Alberta independence during her tenure as premier.
As of Wednesday morning, the results of the 10-question referendum are still being reported. While CBC’s projections on Monday night indicated strong support for Alberta to remain part of Canada, the outcomes of several other questions remain undecided. Smith had previously indicated her intention to adhere to “majority rule,” requiring a 50% plus one threshold, to address the initial nine questions related to immigration and constitutional matters.
The upcoming news conference on Wednesday presents an opportunity for journalists to inquire about the referendum results from Monday and the government’s strategies post the landmark vote. The news conference is set to commence at 11:30 a.m. MT.
