Judge quashes Alberta separation petition in favour of First Nations [View all]
Source: Canadian Press
Judge quashes Alberta separation petition in favour of First Nations
By Jack Farrell The Canadian Press
Posted May 13, 2026 4:53 pm
Updated May 13, 2026 5:34 pm
2 min read
An Alberta judge has quashed a separatist petition, saying the provincial government had a duty to consult with First Nations.
Justice Shaina Leonard says the petition should never have been issued.
Lawyers for several Alberta First Nations had argued the province’s referendum process and its use by separatists are unconstitutional, as there’s no requirement for Indigenous consultation.
They also said separation would violate treaty rights.
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