Discussion · Oral Questions
Mark Carney Liberal
“Experts tell me the Clarity Act does not apply to Alberta's question. But under the law, leaving Canada still requires a clear majority of people to vote yes on a clear question.”
“Mr. Speaker, as Prime Minister, I have to heed the experts’ advice. I have just received the experts’ opinion on the applicability of the Clarity Act. It does not apply to Alberta’s question. However, according to the Clarity Act, in Canada, there must be a clear expression of a will by a clear majority of the population of that province in order to have a true vote on secession.”
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Mr. Speaker, as Prime Minister, I have to heed the experts’ advice. I have just received the experts’ opinion on the applicability of the Clarity Act. It does not apply to Alberta’s question. However, according to the Clarity Act, in Canada, there must be a clear expression of a will by a clear majority of the population of that province in order to have a true vote on secession.