Danielle Smith: “We don't understand why the Americans would want Canada to be weaker.”

I want businesses to have confidence when they invest in Alberta.

Voting yes to questions one through nine is how we send a message to Ottawa that provinces need more autonomy and respect if Canada is going to be stronger and unified.

That's why I'll be campaigning hard to try to convince Albertans of my position, which is to remain.

When a proud, hardworking people feel their contribution is taken for granted and their livelihood is treated as something to be phased out, some begin to ask a painful question: 'Does this country actually want us?