Smith says sovereignty referendum provides 'outlet' to avoid creation of new party. Smith cites high popularity of the sovereigntist Parti Québécois in Quebec cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/s… Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com

"I'd like to run and hide," Alberta's Indigenous Minister said today. It came after one Chief threw Bill 54 on the ground yesterday and another said the premier is "not welcome here anymore." More tonight. #ableg #cdnpoli @CityNewsYEG

Today, Chief Troy Knowlton of Piikani Nation made it clear to Smith that she has not only united First Nations in Alberta against Bill 54 and separation... She's united First Nations across Canada against what she's doing. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

Just finished a positive first meeting with Prime Minister @MarkJCarney. We spoke at length about the policies and legislation that are holding back Alberta’s economy, and specific proposals for projects and legislative reforms that will significantly increase market access for Alberta oil and gas, agricultural products and other goods. The Prime Minister made it clear he intended to rapidly advance these kinds of nation building projects in the coming weeks and months.  We also discussed our ongoing trade dispute with the United States and how the federal government can work cooperatively with our province to advance both Canada’s and Alberta’s interests.   Repairing the damage to Alberta’s economy caused by Ottawa’s last 10-years of anti-resource legislation and policies will take tremendous effort and cooperation, however, today’s conversation was a positive first step.