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Judge Rejects Alberta Separatists’ Petition Over Lack of Consulation with First Nations
On May 13, Justice Shaina Leonard rejected a petition delivered by Stay Free Alberta that requested a referendum on the question of Alberta gaining independence from Canada. The referendum was refused due to the provincial government not meeting its constitutional duty to consult First Nations groups on matters that impact them.