Danielle Smith: “I think we’ve got 40,000 people who have sought permanent residency from us, and so that’s why I think need a bit of a…”

This fire is significant and tragic.

As you know, we don’t always agree on everything. We often disagree quite publicly on several things, but today we can all agree that on Question 10 that we are voting for option one to remain in Canada.

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.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is also voting to stay in Canada, and says recent joint deals with Ottawa — such as fast-tracking a new oil pipeline — show that a united country can get things done.