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“First Nations leaders have wondered how that can be so, given they feel their people, land and treaties — signed before Alberta even became a province — have been treated as an afterthought in the separation debate.”

“First Nations leaders have wondered how that can be so, given they feel their people, land and treaties — signed before Alberta even became a province — have been treated as an afterthought in the separation debate.”

“The first was the people of Alberta, who will be asked on Oct. 19 to vote on whether the province should remain in Canada, or whether it should negotiate to hold a binding referendum on independence.”

“A May agreement between the federal and Alberta governments set an Oct. 1 deadline to decide whether to designate the pipeline a project in the national interest under Bill C-5, the Building Canada Act — a status that could make it the first project to have…”

“Next month, the country's fourth-largest province will vote on whether its government should start the legal process required to hold a binding referendum on whether Alberta should separate from Canada.”

“May 13, 2026 — An Alberta Court of King’s Bench judge quashes the separatist petition, ruling Smith’s government didn’t properly consult First Nations as required in the Constitution.”

“A coalition of First Nations has already launched a legal challenge against the question of separation being put to a referendum. - Analysis First Nations' court challenge may block Alberta separatism itself, not just petition drive First Nations in Alberta…”

“When Alberta’s Oct. 19 referendum history is written, its inevitable defeat will be placed at the feet of those who agitated for it in the first place, Gary Mason argues.”

“A group of First Nations chiefs went to court, arguing the Alberta government failed its constitutional duty to consult them on an issue that could impact their treaty rights.”

“Cold Lake First Nations sits in the middle of oil sands development in Northern Alberta.”

“My mom’s funeral showed me Alberta is more complicated than its stereotypes Turning neighbours against one another is not the Alberta I know This First Person column is written by Sarah Beley, who lives in Vancouver.”

“The essay urged Americans to support the election of sovereigntists in Canadian elections and to “weaponize” reconciliation between Canada and First Nations to “slowly nudge” the country on a path toward the end of history.”

“The premier's remarks come less than a month before Alberta's October 19 referendum, a ballot where voters will weigh in on immigration, constitutional issues and potential separation from Canada.”

“… rest of Canada is one of Pierre Poilievre’s defining challenges. - Federalists say Alberta’s Conservative MPs are missing in action as the separation referendum looms. - Defence Minister David McGuinty says Donald Trump’s deal with Greenland is…”

“(It’s not even certain that courts would allow a secession referendum to go ahead in the first place, given the ruling that blocked a petition for a straight leave-or-stay question.) Roughly one per cent of Alberta’s land mass is covered by First Nations…”

“A separatist petition from Stay Free Alberta collected enough signatures earlier this year, but it was pushed into legal limbo after a judge ruled the government failed to consult First Nations.”

“What timing of a second referendum in Alberta could look like, if it were to happen Premier's office says it would come 'as soon as possible,' if majority voted for it Albertans will vote next month on the possibility of a second referendum on separation, but…”

“…lleges in court documents that Rath and his professional corporation, RathPC, defaulted two years ago on a financing agreement tied to First Nations and COVID-19 litigation cases — a debt the lender now says totals nearly $109 million, plus interest and…”

“The document claims 45 Albertans in fields including banking and currency, law, international trade, First Nations and policing contributed to the preparation and review of the package.”

“Whether it is Alberta’s First Nations chiefs, Naheed Nenshi or others, they have been repeating for months the claim that Smith is treasonous or secretly a separatist.”

“"Alberta's government deeply values its relationships with Treaty 6 First Nations and recognizes the importance of this anniversary and the opportunities it provides for reflection, learning and continued relationship-building."”