Alberta Premier Danielle Smith responds to concerns raised by Indigenous chiefs regarding alleged treason. Chiefs representing First Nations across Alberta ask the RCMP to review whether an upcoming fall referendum could amount to criminal treason involving Smith and the United Conservative Party (UCP). In her comments, Smith tells the chiefs they should “check themselves,” after they accused her of potential treason related to her calls for a separation vote. The dispute centers on the legal implications of pursuing or supporting a separation referendum and whether such efforts could meet the threshold for criminal wrongdoing. While the chiefs seek an RCMP investigation, Smith’s public response frames the accusation as misplaced and argues that the chiefs’ concerns warrant reassessment rather than acceptance. The reports present both the chiefs’ request for law-enforcement scrutiny and Smith’s rebuttal, without resolving whether any criminal conduct occurred.
Danielle Smith tells Alberta First Nations chiefs to ‘check themselves’ over treason claims
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith responds to concerns raised by Indigenous chiefs regarding alleged treason. Chiefs representing First Nations across Alberta ask the RCMP to review whether an upcoming f...
- Indigenous chiefs across Alberta ask the RCMP to examine whether an upcoming fall referendum could constitute treason.
- The chiefs’ concerns relate to Premier Danielle Smith and the UCP.
- Danielle Smith responds by telling the chiefs to “check themselves.”
- Smith’s comments follow accusations that her support for a separation vote could be treasonous.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Wednesday that a group of Indigenous chiefs need to "check themselves," after they accused her of potential treasonous activity for calling a separation vote.
2 months agoChiefs representing First Nations across Alberta have asked the RCMP to look into whether the upcoming fall referendum amounts to criminal treason by Danielle Smith and the UCP.
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