Smith fields tough questions at first-ever Alberta Next town hall

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Smith fields tough questions at first-ever Alberta Next town hall

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith did not shy away from tough questions about Alberta’s future in the first-ever Alberta Next Panel town hall in Red Deer. On Tuesday, Smith partook in a frank discussion with Albertans discussing big-ticket issues that could end up as referendum questions in 2026.

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith did not shy away from tough questions about Alberta’s future in the first-ever Alberta Next Panel town hall in Red Deer.

On Tuesday, Smith partook in a frank discussion with Albertans discussing big-ticket issues that could end up as referendum questions in 2026.

The panel was chaired by Smith. Alongside her were 15 retired judges, elected officials, economists, and policy experts who spoke intermittently between questions and concerns raised by audience members.

The night’s event was split into six separate topic areas: taxation, constitution, equalization, immigration, the Alberta Provincial Police, and the Alberta Pension Plan. Each subject began with a video that had previously been posted on YouTube. Afterwards, anyone could line up and ask a question or raise a concern — some of which were answered directly, and others were just noted down by the panel to inform future decisions on which referenda will occur.

Following the videos, anyone could line up and present their arguments. And the crowd didn’t hold back. Arguments ranged from calls for separation to Albertans trying to recruit others to the Communist Party.

Even if nothing changes as a result, I applaud events of this nature.

 

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The night’s event was split into six separate topic areas: taxation, constitution, equalization, immigration, the Alberta Provincial Police, and the Alberta Pension Plan. Each subject began with a video that had previously been posted on YouTube. Afterwards, anyone could line up and ask a question or raise a concern — some of which were answered directly, and others were just noted down by the panel to inform future decisions on which referenda will occur.

Following the videos, anyone could line up and present their arguments. And the crowd didn’t hold back. Arguments ranged from calls for separation to Albertans trying to recruit others to the Communist Party.

The MC leading the panel’s discussion, former MLA Bruce McAllister, conducted a straw poll after most of the subjects to gauge audience support. For example, McAllister asked, “How many of you support an Alberta Pension Plan over CPP?”

Almost every hand was raised. When the opposite question was asked, only a few hands came up. On the topic of provincial control over immigration, McAllister didn’t even bother polling, declaring the audience’s support as self-evident.

sounds like a good time! Who the hell was trying to recruit Albertans in to the Communist Party and why arent those communists 6 underground

communism is why we are in this situation we dont need anymore of that

i like how no one was for mmmmmgration. Fooking mmmmgrants are ruining this province, its cities, communities, its culture, its very essence