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A debate where the Bloc accused the Prime Minister of disrespecting democracy by potentially using the Clarity Act to meddle in Alberta's referendum question. The Prime Minister responded that he must respect the Clarity Act and the Supreme Court's decisions, which require a clear majority on a clear question for a referendum to be valid. The Bloc argued a clear majority is 50% plus one vote, the same threshold used to pass laws, and that the Clarity Act has no place in a democracy. The PM replied that the Clarity Act is law and must be obeyed.

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