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As Alberta Holds a Referendum on Separatism, Premier Danielle Smith Has Alienated Both Sides

As Alberta Holds a Referendum on Separatism, Premier Danielle Smith Has Alienated Both Sides
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By hedging her position on secession, Premier Danielle Smith risks a backlash from both her conservative base and from pro-Canada voters.