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Liberal-appointed judge blocks Alberta independence vote

A judge has struck down a citizen-led petition over lack of First Nations consultation, halting a bid to trigger an Alberta independence vote — but Premier Danielle Smith says the province will appeal

Straight Up with Marc Patrone
May 14, 2026
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A Liberal-appointed judge has quashed a citizen-led petition to trigger an Alberta independence referendum, ruling organizers failed to properly consult First Nations communities whose treaty rights could be affected by separation.

Premier Danielle Smith says her government will appeal the decision, calling the ruling incorrec…

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