The omnibus bill the UCP introduced Thursday is a genuine gasper, with heavy effect on Alberta’s political landscape.

Three quick conclusions:

1. Alberta separatists are unleashed to seek a full-scale referendum on independence.
2. Recall campaigns against 15 UCP members, now including Premier Danielle Smith, will be allowed to run on with no stop order from government.
3. UCP exile Peter Guthrie will not be allowed to revive the Progressive Conservative name for his fledgling party.

On the referendum question, the government takes away Elections Alberta’s ability to refer a separatist question to court.

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The Alberta Prosperity Project’s question will thus be released from legal consideration now underway.

Within 30 days they can reapply, with no barrier to approval of their question: “Do you agree that the Province of Alberta shall become a sovereign country and cease to be........

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