Alberta UCP Votes to Put Forward Amendments to Sovereignty Act

EDMONTON—The United Conservative Party, which leads the Alberta government with a majority, said on Dec. 5 it is putting forward two amendments to Bill 1, the Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act, to clarify clauses that raised public concerns. The party said it will change the bill to ensure any changes that the cabinet makes to laws under the sovereignty act will be done in the House with debate and approval. The amendment will specify that any changes to laws cannot be made in secret. The party also voted to change the act to clarify when cabinet can take action on federal policies or legislation that could be harmful to Albertans.-- More...