The public's support for 51,000 striking Alberta schoolteachers has been a surprise, despite the United Conservative Party Government's attempts to downplay the reasons for the labour dispute, now in its 11th day.
The answer to that question may not be clear, but we can be confident about who didn’t expect it to happen.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and her United Conservative Party are among those who did not anticipate this outcome.
Author's summary: Public backs Alberta teachers.