Cory Morgan: Premier Smiths Bourassa Moment

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Quebec Premier Robert Bourassa speaks in provincial the legislature on June 22, 1990. The Canadian Press/STFCommentaryAfter announcing that a question regarding provincial independence would appear on a referendum ballot in Alberta on Oct. 19, Premier Danielle Smith emphasized that she is “fiercely” loyal to Alberta, as well as to Canada. So why would a person dedicated to maintaining national unity put a question on a referendum ballot that could lead to the separation of a province?

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