Alberta calls a referendum on holding a referendum | The House
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has a plan: hold a referendum in October to decide whether to push for a legally binding referendum on independence in the future. Confused? Host Catherine Cullen has it covered. Plus, environmental groups are concerned about Canada's climate commitments after Carney signed an agreement with Alberta that could usher in a new oil pipeline. Is the prime minister simply being pragmatic or has he largely given up the fight against climate change? And Conservative MP Michael Chong went to Taiwan this week — specifically because Chinese officials warned Canadian parliamentarians not to go. Chong talks to The House about his defiant trip. 00:00 - Introduction 01:35 - Danielle Smith calls a referendum on holding a referendum 27:56 - Is Carney giving up on Canada's climate ambitions? 39:13 - Conservative MP defies China, travels to Taiwan »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth covera
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