Alberta Separation Referendum Dispute
Alberta's proposed separation referendum has sparked widespread opposition, including unanimous condemnation from Edmonton city council and concerns from First Nations leaders about treaty rights protection. The provincial government is appealing a court decision that blocked the referendum while tensions escalate over the province's constitutional future.
First Nations chiefs condemn Alberta separatism referendum, assert treaty rights protection
Quebec and Alberta First Nations passed an emergency resolution Thursday warning that any separation proposal would breach Treaty No. 6...
Edmonton council unanimously opposes Alberta separation referendum
Mayor Andrew Knack led council in declaring Alberta's place in Canada vital, ahead of October ballot that includes separation questions.
Edmonton mayor backs motion supporting Alberta remaining in Canada
Mayor Andrew Knack said separation talk is harmful; Albertans vote in October on whether to hold a referendum.
Alberta appeals court decision that blocked separation referendum
The province filed notice Friday challenging a ruling that quashed a citizen-led petition over concerns about First Nations treaty rights.
Alberta files appeal on separation referendum court ruling
Premier Danielle Smith's government is challenging a judge's decision to throw out the separatist referendum petition, arguing the court...
Alberta premier warns First Nations of law enforcement over separation protests
Premier Danielle Smith cites critical infrastructure law if Indigenous communities engage in civil disobedience over October referendum.
Alberta's separation referendum splits First Nations leadership
Premier Smith warns of law enforcement amid Indigenous pushback over October ballot. Treaty 8 chiefs signal potential civil disobedience.
First Nations fight Alberta separation to protect treaty rights
Indigenous leaders argue provincial referendum on separation violates nation-to-nation agreements signed over a century ago.
Premier pushes ahead with fall separation referendum
Danielle Smith says Alberta will hold a vote on separation Oct. 19, despite court ruling on petition signatures.
Albertans to vote on separation this fall
Premier Smith's referendum plan puts a separation question atop a stack of 10 color-coded ballots on October 19.
