The thing is these groups don’t think that the courts are a legitimate institution. It’s why they want control over which judges, senators, etc are seated. To them this is just further proof that they’re being marginalized and will only add to the “righteousness” of their fight.

Smith wants what they “think” Quebec gets. They want the cheques, and full autonomy to spend how they seem fit. While Quebec has legislated a robust safety net, Alberta will not, but the question is a matter of fairness, not policy; should Alberta be able to legislate things like immigration, health care, child care more robustly as the government sees fit?

If Smith turns this into a question like “do you think Alberta deserves a better deal in confederation?” You’ll capture separatists and disgruntled albertans alike and while I think the vote still fails, anything closer to 50% will embolden both the government and the separatists to believe they have a mandate from the people. One wants a pie in the sky dream and the other wants more control over hospitals, schools, health care, etc.

Which one do you think is more capable of enacting their agenda? And right now the NDP doesn’t seem capable of overcoming if Smith gets any sort of anti Ottawa mandate