Provincial Priorities Act
Lets the Alberta government refuse or modify federal-provincial agreements (housing, health, infrastructure, child care) when the province judges them to encroach on provincial jurisdiction. The Smith government positions this as defending provincial jurisdiction; legal scholars and federal officials have raised constitutional questions about its scope.
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Gives Alberta the power to refuse or modify federal-provincial agreements (housing, health, infrastructure, child care) that the province decides cross into provincial jurisdiction. The Smith government calls it defending provincial powers; constitutional scholars and federal officials have raised concerns about its scope.
Issues this bill touches
- Federalism & Quebec
Provincial Priorities Act. Lets Alberta refuse or modify federal-provincial agreements (housing, health, infrastructure) it considers federal overreach.
Legislative history
- Introduced
Tabled in the originating chamber by the sponsor.
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Approved by both chambers and granted royal assent; now law.
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Sponsored by
Danielle SmithUCPOfficial source
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