Federal Minister Says Government Expects Foreign States to ‘Respect Canadian Sovereignty’ as Alberta Referendum Approaches
Ottawa is working with the provincial government in Alberta to ensure there are “strong safeguards” in place for its upcoming referendum, federal Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon says. MacKinnon said in an Oct. 8 statement that the federal government is working alongside provincial authorities, including Elections Alberta and local law enforcement, to protect the Oct. 19 referendum process.
The federal government is collaborating with Alberta to implement strong safeguards for the upcoming referendum on October 19. Minister Steven MacKinnon stated that Ottawa is working with provincial authorities to protect the integrity of the democratic process. The government expects foreign states to respect Canadian sovereignty and will act against any attempts to undermine democracy.
- Ottawa is working with Alberta to ensure strong safeguards for the upcoming referendum.
- The federal government is collaborating with Elections Alberta and local law enforcement.
- The referendum seeks input on issues including provincial control over immigration, abolishing the Senate, and a binding separation referendum.
- The government expects foreign states to respect Canadian sovereignty.
- Action will be taken against any attempts to undermine democracy.
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