Breakenridge: Smith doesn't owe separatists a referendum

Smith doesn’t owe separatists a referendum Danielle Smith’s decision to turn down an invitation from the Alberta Independence Movement (AIM) to participate in a referendum on separating Alberta from Canada is not only understandable but also justified. The call for a referendum, which was initiated by AIM and endorsed by several separatist organizations, seeks to put the question of Alberta’s independence before voters. While it’s important to engage in dialogue about the future of our province, this specific proposal is rooted in political opportunism rather than genuine democratic process.…