Wab Kinew criticizes Danielle Smith over duty to consult First Nations on secession referendum
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew criticized Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's stance on consulting First Nations regarding a potential independence referendum. Kinew emphasized that the responsibility to consult lies with the Alberta government, not the petition gatherers. The exchange occurred during a news conference at the annual meeting of western premiers in Kananaskis, Alberta.
- ▪Wab Kinew challenged Danielle Smith's interpretation of the duty to consult First Nations.
- ▪Smith criticized a judge's ruling that First Nations should have been consulted before a secession referendum petition.
- ▪Kinew urged Smith to pause her referendum plans while the country focuses on infrastructure projects.
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| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 22:11:26 +0000 |
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Open this photo in gallery:Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, right, speaks as, B.C. Premier David Eby, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe listen during a closing news conference at a meeting of western premiers in Kananaskis, Alta. on Tuesday.Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountManitoba Premier Wab Kinew on Tuesday called out Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s interpretation of a government’s responsibility to First Nations before it chooses to hold an independence referendum.Mr. Kinew, seated at a table with Ms.
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