Alberta Fact Check: Mark Carney’s Liberals are unclear on the Clarity Act

Subhead:Carney continues to face backlash over his comments about a potential referendum on separation in Alberta.# During one of his rare appearances for Question Period in the House of Commons, Prime Minister Mark Carney was pressed by Bloc Québécois House Leader Christine Normandin when she stated “A clear majority is 50 per cent of the votes plus one. The prime minister knows this; all his laws are passed by 50 per cent plus one. His majority rests on 50 per cent plus one.” Carney responded saying, “We must respect democracy, we must respect the laws of Parliament and the decisions of the Supreme Court of Canada… It is not 50 percent plus one.” The prime minister reiterated his claim to the press after the session when asked if 50 percent plus one is the bar set for a referendum, stating “No it is not and the Clarity Act is very clear.” Amazon-embed:B0GXDXZ6LX