Decision to approve Alberta separation petition was 'unreasonable,' judge rules
Justice Shaina Leonard said the separatist petition should never have been issued after First Nations argued Alberta needed to consult before the referendum process advanced.
- On Wednesday, an Alberta judge quashed a separatist petition, ruling Justice Shaina Leonard found the provincial government failed in its duty to consult with First Nations before initiating the process.
- The Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy, representing the Siksika, Kainai, and Piikani First Nations, launched the legal challenge arguing the referendum process violates treaty rights.
- Stay Free Alberta submitted its petition last week with nearly 302,000 signatures, well above the 178,000 requirement, after Leonard ordered a pause on verification last month.
- Premier Danielle Smith stated support for a sovereign Alberta within a united Canada while emphasizing belief in direct democracy, with the government planning separate referendum questions for this fall.
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BREAKING: Alberta Premier Fights Back Against Liberal Judge’s Anti-Democratic Ruling
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith faces a significant legal challenge in her pursuit of independence for the province of Alberta. A recent ruling from the Court of King’s Bench has blocked a petition that sought to place a referendum on the ballot regarding separation from Canada. The court determined that the government had failed in its duty to consult Indigenous groups, a decision articulated by Justice Shaina Leonard. This ruling has stirred co…
Alberta Judge Tosses Out Petition For Province To Separate From Canada
Could Alberta really break away from Canada? That question just hit a major legal roadblock — and this time, Indigenous leaders were at the centre of the fight.An Alberta judge has thrown out a petition seeking a referendum on provincial independence. Several First Nations groups argued they were never consulted.The ruling, delivered by Justice Shaina Leonard in Edmonton, paused a campaign that supporters claimed had already gathered more than 3…
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