Alberta government limits debate on contentious bills, drawing Opposition anger

Alberta’s government is limiting legislature debate time to pass four controversial bills, a tactic the Opposition New Democrats say runs roughshod over the democratic process. With the spring sitting set to wrap up this week, Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party government is passing motions to limit debate to one hour at each stage for the bills. The NDP said Tuesday the tactic stifles elected members who won't have a chance to voice concerns from constituents about t