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Clarity Act in Spotlight: Alberta's Secession Referendum
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The Clarity Act, a federal law passed in 2000, sets rules for provinces seeking to hold referendums on leaving Canada. It ensures referendum questions are clear and results are definitive. Albertas premier, Danielle Smith, plans to add a question to an upcoming referendum, asking if the province should start the legal process for a future binding referendum on separation. Legal experts suggest the House of Commons could pass symbolic motions about the clarity of Albertas question and referendum results, but these would be non-binding. The federal government has not yet determined if the Clarity Act will be invoked, with the real test being if Albertans choose the option that pushes for a secession referendum.
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