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.
Elon Musk calls for Alberta and Saskatchewan separation; premiers and Carney reject it
Billionaire posted Wednesday that Canadian provinces should split from Canada, drawing swift rebuke from provincial and federal leaders.
Alberta separation movement won't end after October 19 referendum, organizer says
The Alberta Prosperity Project's Mitch Sylvestre expects 40 to 65 per cent support for a binding separation vote. Over 650,000 mail-in...
Danielle Smith calls separatists' U.S. outreach offer 'absurd' as Oct. 19 referendum vote nears
The Alberta premier rejected reports that separatists offered American officials access to fresh water and resource royalties in...
Alberta separation vote: turnout battle between campaigns
Alberta separation referendum set for Oct. 19 as both sides rally support
Albertans will vote on 10 questions including whether to hold a binding referendum on leaving Canada, with pro- and anti-separation...
Treaty 6 First Nations battle Alberta referendum over separation threat to treaty rights
Justice Shaina Leonard quashed the separatist petition approval, but the province is appealing. First Nations say independence puts...
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.
