The best campaigner for Canada in the Oct. 19 referendum won’t be a premier who claims to be federalist.

Danielle Smith is too trapped by the separatists in her UCP and her caucus. She’s propelled by the burning need to keep the party together and deny victory to the NDP.

Braid: Carney steps up as pro-Canada champion in face of Smith's muddled federalism Back to video

The most federalists can expect is Smith’s personal promise to vote against leaving Canada. Mildly, she urges Albertans to do the same.

But cheerleading? Real passion for Canada? Bows to the greatness of this incredible country? Full-throated praise for Ottawa’s many policy reversals in Alberta’s favour?

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Unlikely. The premier is stuck in her web of ambiguity.

A referendum publicity campaign launched Friday seeks backing for the nine UCP immigration and constitutional questions.

On the big issue — separation — they urge support for sovereignty within a united Canada, but give no direction on voting against a full referendum later.

It’s always possible that in the weeks before Oct. 19 she will finally launch a campaign for........

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