Nelson: Premier Smith beats all odds in comeback for the ages |
From outcast to powerhouse, the rise, fall and resurrection of Danielle Smith is an Alberta political odyssey fit for the ages.
Smith is arguably the most powerful premier in Canada. She leads the country’s most prosperous province that has, under her stewardship, finally become the focus of national attention it has always craved.
And, most importantly, Smith holds the future of Confederation in her hands. As long as she keeps repeating the mantra of supporting a strong and sovereign Alberta within a united Canada, the fires of separation will continue to simply smoulder, until a likely fall referendum pours cold water on any remaining talk of going it alone.
But if Smith announces that, despite her best efforts, Ottawa is again deliberately blocking the road ahead for this province, then that referendum becomes a toss-up. Yes, Alberta might leave if Smith leads that charge.
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Such power in the hands of one person — her UCP caucus being lightweight also-rans — would be rare for any politician. But considering where Smith was a decade ago, it’s as........