The Economic Times

Albertas move to secure independence from Canada fails, judge halts referendum bid despite 300,000 signatures, cites failure to consult First Nations

An Alberta judge has stopped a citizen-led petition for a provincial independence referendum. The court ruled the process violated legal duties to consult Indigenous peoples. Their treaty rights would be impacted by secession. The provincial government plans to appeal the decision. This ruling casts doubt on future independence efforts in Alberta.