Alberta premier says battle over First Nations separation consultation is for democracy
27-06-2026 21:30 via edmontonjournal.com

Alberta premier says battle over First Nations separation consultation is for democracy

Premier Danielle Smith said Saturday democracy is at stake in a judge’s decision that First Nations should be consulted prior to the October 19 referendum on secession, and not fighting the decision could mean tossing out the Citizen Initiative Act enacted in 2021. Read More
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