Alberta Premier unveils raft of changes to acts after Liberal election win

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, who has long clashed with Ottawa over energy and environmental policies, has rolled out a bill making it easier for residents to force a provincial referendum, although she insisted her government would not push for a vote on separation.Ms. Smith, who in March threatened a national unity crisis unless Canada‘s next prime minister implements her policy wish-list, said Tuesday that most MPs elected in the federal election pledged to develop resources and work with provinces to establish ways to get products to market.