
Alberta separatists are gathering signatures for a referendum on leaving Canada. A court challenge by First Nations argues the petition violates treaty rights.

A judge has paused the certification of Alberta's independence petition, citing potential harm to First Nations' treaty rights and consultation processes.
A court has temporarily blocked Alberta's election official from certifying an independence petition due to legal challenges from First Nations, citing serious issues and irreparable harm.
Indigenous leaders gathered at Alberta's legislature to voice strong opposition to the province's separatist movement, citing treaty rights and historical grievances.