Alberta Separation Referendum Dispute — Page 2
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.
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.
