Read more: NDP challenges Alberta Premier Smith to explain whether she shares ‘extremist views’ The election is not set to formally begin for two more weeks, and Smith invoked the new rule, not at a United Conservative Party event, but at a government-funded media availability to unveil a new panel to address multicultural issues.The Opposition NDP responded quickly, promising to answer any and all questions put to them, including followups.“Leaders take questions — it’s part of the job,” NDP Leader Rachel Notley said on social media.“If Danielle Smith isn’t willing to explain herself to Albertans, she shouldn’t be premier.
Albertans deserve better.”Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi also weighed in on social media.“Folks, this is really wrong,” said Nenshi. “This was a government announcement, not an election announcement.“It’s part of the job to answer questions no matter how tough — why I scrummed almost daily.“Not answering means you’re either hiding something or your staff are scared of what you’ll say.”Folks, this is really wrong.
This was a government announcement not an election announcement. It’s part of the job to answer questions no matter how tough.
Why i scrummed almost daily. Not answering means you’re either hiding something or your staff are scared of what you’ll say.