Alberta files appeal on court decision to throw out separatist referendum petition
The province says the judge made 14 errors and will argue the petition did not trigger a duty to consult First Nations.
- On June 11, Alberta's government filed an appeal in Edmonton challenging a Court decision that threw out a petition to force a referendum on leaving Canada, arguing the judge made 14 errors.
- Bench Justice Shaina Leonard ruled last month that the referendum petition should not have been issued under provincial law, finding the government neglected its duty to consult First Nations.
- The Ipsos survey published last Friday shows 72% of Albertans favor remaining in Canada while only 18% support separation, indicating limited public backing for the government's referendum push.
- Premier Danielle Smith admitted that separating from Canada would cost at least $400 billion, far exceeding the $37 billion previously promised by separatist allies.
- Critics have raised concerns regarding the UCP's plan to hire 60,000 workers for 10 referendum questions, citing potential foreign-financed interference and risks to the Elections Alberta voters list.
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The government of Alberta has filed an appeal against a judge’s decision that quashed a petition seeking to hold a referendum on Alberta separating from Canada. In her May 13 ruling for Alberta’s superior trial court, Justice Shaina Leonard held that Alberta had failed to adequately consult First Nations before allowing the petition drive to proceed. Court documents filed June 11 in Edmonton show Alberta intends to argue that the judge made 14 s…
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