Alberta's legislature returns with Smith ready to move past the referendum

Premier Danielle Smith considers the separatism debate settled, and expects separatist leaders in her party to accept the result.

UCP backbencher Shane Getson resigned as a member of the legislature on Monday, citing personal and family reasons.

On the fall agenda

• Consumer protection for ticket sales
• Changes to auto insurance
• Stricter rules for AI data centres
• Rules for municipal bike lanes
• Action on illegal garbage dumping

The government says its fall focus is affordability and education, with several bills planned before the Christmas break.