Treaty Rights vs.
Separatist Dreams: A Court's Cautionary Ruling for Alberta The recent decision by an Alberta Court of King's Bench justice to quash the approval of a petition seeking a referendum on Alberta independence has sent shockwaves through the province's political landscape.
The ruling, handed down by Justice Shaina Leonard, is not about the merits or demerits of separatism but rather about the duty of the government to uphold treaty rights and consult with Indigenous peoples.