Alberta Federation of Labour President Gil McGowan verbally attacked sovereignty act supporters and gave them the finger during a peaceful protest at the Legislature on Sunday.."We have seen around the world the rise of authoritarian politics in western democracies," McGowan said..On Sunday, two groups formed at the Alberta Legislature, one supporting Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and the other supporting Alberta's NDP.. signs ."In western democracy south of the border with Trump make America great again we see the rise of authoritarianism. The sovereignty act is an example of that kind of authoritarian threat to democracy that is no longer across the border. It is no longer something that's happening across the ocean," McGowan said.."This is washing up on our Canadian shores, and coming right here to our province, as Albertans who believe in democracy and the foundation for all the things that we care for and value. We need to fight not only this bill, we need to fight not only this government, we need to find the forces of authoritarianism.". signs2 .During the protest, Smith supporters yelled out that Justin Trudeau was a sign of that authoritarianism. It appeared that Smith's supporters outweighed the NDP's support to kill Bill 1..Therefore, after his speech, McGowan started to exit the area, but not before getting in Smith supporters' faces to tell them to go "F*ck themselves" and stuck up his middle fingers.. signs3 .The Western Standard asked McGowan why he was acting this way at a peaceful protest. He then proceeded to verbally attack the Western Standard claiming that it was not a news source and that it was "Right-wing propaganda.".Smith supporters voiced their opinion that McGowan's behaviour was completely unacceptable and that everyone should have a chance to have their voice heard without being attacked..On Saturday, Smith said she will be making some amendments to the ASA..'Bill 1, the Alberta Sovereignty within a United Canada Act will be used to stand up to federal government overreach and interference in areas of provincial jurisdiction, including in the areas of private property, natural resources, agriculture, firearms, regulation of the economy and delivery of health, education and other social programs,' the premier's office told the Western Standard on Sunday.."It’s disappointing to see the NDP vote against Bill 1 before seeing it or to propose any amendments they feel would strengthen the Bill, which shows they’re not willing to stand up for Albertans against the Trudeau-Singh coalition’s continuous attacks on our economy and provincial rights.".The premier's office explained the ASA intends to enable the legislative assembly to direct Cabinet to take action to defend the interests of Albertans.."The premier will be will be speaking to her caucus on Monday about potential amendments to ensure this fact is crystal clear in the final legislation when it is ultimately voted on in 3rd reading," the premier's office stated.."As the NDP should know, the primary purpose of the legislative process in the Assembly, including amending bills in Committee of the Whole, is to implement feedback from Albertans to strengthen and clarify proposed government legislation before it is voted on."
Alberta Federation of Labour President Gil McGowan verbally attacked sovereignty act supporters and gave them the finger during a peaceful protest at the Legislature on Sunday.."We have seen around the world the rise of authoritarian politics in western democracies," McGowan said..On Sunday, two groups formed at the Alberta Legislature, one supporting Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and the other supporting Alberta's NDP.. signs ."In western democracy south of the border with Trump make America great again we see the rise of authoritarianism. The sovereignty act is an example of that kind of authoritarian threat to democracy that is no longer across the border. It is no longer something that's happening across the ocean," McGowan said.."This is washing up on our Canadian shores, and coming right here to our province, as Albertans who believe in democracy and the foundation for all the things that we care for and value. We need to fight not only this bill, we need to fight not only this government, we need to find the forces of authoritarianism.". signs2 .During the protest, Smith supporters yelled out that Justin Trudeau was a sign of that authoritarianism. It appeared that Smith's supporters outweighed the NDP's support to kill Bill 1..Therefore, after his speech, McGowan started to exit the area, but not before getting in Smith supporters' faces to tell them to go "F*ck themselves" and stuck up his middle fingers.. signs3 .The Western Standard asked McGowan why he was acting this way at a peaceful protest. He then proceeded to verbally attack the Western Standard claiming that it was not a news source and that it was "Right-wing propaganda.".Smith supporters voiced their opinion that McGowan's behaviour was completely unacceptable and that everyone should have a chance to have their voice heard without being attacked..On Saturday, Smith said she will be making some amendments to the ASA..'Bill 1, the Alberta Sovereignty within a United Canada Act will be used to stand up to federal government overreach and interference in areas of provincial jurisdiction, including in the areas of private property, natural resources, agriculture, firearms, regulation of the economy and delivery of health, education and other social programs,' the premier's office told the Western Standard on Sunday.."It’s disappointing to see the NDP vote against Bill 1 before seeing it or to propose any amendments they feel would strengthen the Bill, which shows they’re not willing to stand up for Albertans against the Trudeau-Singh coalition’s continuous attacks on our economy and provincial rights.".The premier's office explained the ASA intends to enable the legislative assembly to direct Cabinet to take action to defend the interests of Albertans.."The premier will be will be speaking to her caucus on Monday about potential amendments to ensure this fact is crystal clear in the final legislation when it is ultimately voted on in 3rd reading," the premier's office stated.."As the NDP should know, the primary purpose of the legislative process in the Assembly, including amending bills in Committee of the Whole, is to implement feedback from Albertans to strengthen and clarify proposed government legislation before it is voted on."
