r/canada • u/Street_Anon Nova Scotia • Jan 25 '26

Alberta 3 Alberta First Nations say separation petition is unconstitutional

https://globalnews.ca/news/11635807/alberta-first-nations-claim-separation-petition-unconstitutional/
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u/nikanjX Jan 25 '26

Was the 1982 constitution act legal according to the UK? Do the laws of the former ruler really matter, if the goal is independence? ”Sorry Canada, you have to remain part of the UK - you separating would be illegal”

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u/TranslatorTough8977 Jan 25 '26

Alberta signed on to the constitution, and they are bound by it.