Elections Alberta validates separatist petition that’s tied up in court
Elections Alberta has verified that a citizen-led petition gathered nearly 223,000 signatures calling for a referendum on Alberta separating from Canada, surpassing the required threshold. However, the petition remains stalled due to an ongoing court dispute, even though a judge permitted the signatures to be counted. First Nations groups argue the petition is unconstitutional because they were not consulted on treaty‑rights implications.
- ▪Elections Alberta confirmed nearly 223,000 signatures, exceeding the 178,000 needed for a separation referendum.
- ▪A judge ruled the signatures could be counted despite the petition being in legal limbo, but the case is still tied up in court.
- ▪First Nations organizations claim the petition is unconstitutional because they were not consulted about impacts on treaty rights.
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A citizen-led petition looking to force a vote on Alberta quitting Canada has been verified as successful. The separatism petition, however, still can’t proceed as it remains tied up in a court dispute.Elections Alberta says it has verified nearly 223,000 signatures calling for a vote — that’s far higher than the minimum number of 178,000 names needed. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Get Started By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. The agency began the count after a judge ruled last month that the names could be counted even though the petition is in legal limbo.
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