Why Alberta NDP leader says referendum question is 'garbage' | Power & Politics

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Premier Danielle Smith said on Friday that she wants Albertans to choose to stay in Canada, but Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi tells Power & Politics that if Smith were a true federalist she wouldn't have called for a soft referendum later this year. He says the majority of Albertans will be 'scared of losing our country' in the months leading up to a vote where 'no one wins.' This show is also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app: https://link.mgln.ai/A2q4qn »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: https://www.cbc.ca/news Follow CBC News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcnews Subscribe to CBC News on Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3leaWsr Subscribe to CBC News on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6MSjH9Bb63S9tbQa1Y Download the CBC News app for iOS: http://apple.co/25mpsUz Download the CBC News app for Android: http://bit.ly/1XxuozZ »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»

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