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PM Carney says Canada ‘best place’ for Alberta after judge overturns separation petition

The best place for Alberta to be is in Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday after a judge's decision to throw out a separatist petition in the province.

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Danielle Smith rejects judge's ruling to quash Alberta separatism petition as 'anti-democratic'

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Judge quashes Alberta separation petition, Smith calls ruling 'anti-democratic'

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Could Alberta separation petition ruling complicate sovereigntist movement in Quebec?

A court decision that tossed out a separatist petition in Alberta is poised to have implications on the sovereigntist movement in Quebec.

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For Danielle Smith and Alberta separatists, no clear path left for referendum after court loss

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Carney says Alberta must respect Indigenous rights if separation referendum is held

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Judge quashes Alberta separatist referendum in major win for First Nations

The decision quashing a citizens initiative petition calling for a referendum on Alberta’s separation because it violates treaty rights.

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Politics Insider: Alberta must respect Indigenous rights if separation vote held, Carney says

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Alberta judge tosses out petition for province to separate from Canada

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Alberta separatists call on Smith to put their question on referendum ballot despite court defeat

A day after a court quashed his petition, separatist proponent Mitch Sylvestre is calling on Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to put his question on a referendum ballot this October, while warning of the ramifications should she fail to do so.

Alberta lawmakers wrap up spring sitting overshadowed by separatism movement

The sitting saw bills that'll affect everything from library books to medically assisted death — but Alberta separatism is what often drove the war of words in question period.

Legal experts weigh in on what’s next for Alberta’s proposed separation referendum

Experts assess the court’s ruling on the referendum petition, the duty to consult and implications for a possible Quebec referendum

First Nations win legal challenge of Alberta separation referendum, Smith says government will appeal

Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, Piikani Nation, Siksika Nation and Blood Tribe on Wednesday claimed victory in their legal challenge of the referendum

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Alberta separation petition signature sheets remain locked up after court ruling

Alberta’s chief electoral officer says he accepts a court’s ruling overturning his decision to authorize a separatist group to gather signatures for a proposed independence referendum.

Alberta Is Uniquely Poised To Be The World’s Energy Ally, Says Premier

In an exclusive interview, Danielle Smith says the Canadian energy rich province can meet capacity challenges to upscale exports to the US, Asia and many key markets.