**Danielle Smith Issues Ultimatum to Mark Carney Over Alberta's Pipeline** Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has issued a strong warning to Prime Minister Mark Carney regarding the province's demands for a pipeline and regulatory changes. Smith is calling for immediate action to support Alberta's oil industry, specifically a bitumen pipeline to British Columbia's north coast. She has set a deadline for these demands to be met by the Grey Cup game on November 16. During a recent meeting in Ottawa, Smith expressed her concerns about what she refers to as the "Nine Bad Laws," which she claims are detrimental to Alberta's economy and the oil sector. She stated, "I’ve told Prime Minister Mark Carney. Justin Trudeau created an independence movement in Alberta and he can take the wind out of it." Smith emphasized that if Carney does not approve the pipeline and address these laws, it could fuel separatist sentiments in the province. Smith is closely monitoring a petition drive led by former Progressive Conservative member Thomas Lukaszuk, which asks Albertans whether they believe the province should remain part of Canada. She noted, "Albertans are questioning whether Canada works. There is a very active group who thinks Canada is broken." The premier's remarks come amid criticism from British Columbia Premier David Eby, who has dismissed Smith's pipeline proposal as unrealistic. Eby accused Smith of adopting divisive political tactics similar to those of former U.S. President Donald Trump. In response, Smith criticized Eby for his comments, stating he is acting "un-Canadian" and urged him to tone down his rhetoric. Smith reiterated that the decision regarding the pipeline and the Nine Bad Laws rests with Carney, not Eby. She expressed frustration over the lack of progress, saying, "Anything less would be unacceptable to the people of Alberta. The time for talking is over. It’s time to act." She highlighted the urgency of the situation, stating that the laws in question include a cap on oil and gas emissions and a ban on tankers off the B.C. coast, which she believes hinder Alberta's ability to export oil. Smith warned that without a deal, Alberta could face another decade of economic stagnation. Smith concluded by urging Carney to recognize his responsibility to facilitate the construction of essential projects. She noted that the pipeline was previously in the approval process but was removed due to federal actions. "All it takes is for the prime minister to say Yes," she said, emphasizing the need for swift action to resolve these issues before the Grey Cup deadline.