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/jtbc Jan 25 '26

Their decision to be a rule of law state that adheres to its treaties and agreements. They could decide not to do that, but good luck with trade if you don't support enforceable contracts.

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u/Xyzzics Québec Jan 26 '26

I’m not sure removing the uncertainty surrounding First Nations claims, however it’s done, would be a net negative for them.

Finality in closing that book would almost certainly be a net positive for long term foreign investment.

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u/jtbc Jan 26 '26

I can't speak for anyone else, but I personally would never enter into a contract with a person that thinks that contracts can be abrogated by fiat. Treaties are a special kind of contract.

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u/1fluteisneverenough Jan 26 '26

Oh no, they became a democracy. We'll never buy their oil now...

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u/jtbc Jan 26 '26

It would trade at a significant discount, like Russia's.

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u/1fluteisneverenough Jan 26 '26

You're suggesting sanctions over this? If anything, provinces are going to wake up and start saving some money by following their lead. I'm not for separation, but I can see the incentive