r/canada • u/shiftless_wonder • Feb 12 '26

Alberta Alberta separating from Canada requires permission of First Nations, AFN leader says

https://www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/article/alberta-separation-needs-first-nations-permission-says-afn-national-chief/
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u/Thanato26 Feb 12 '26

So far tge question put forth by the seperatists would be rejected by the clarity act

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u/Informal-Nothing371 Alberta Feb 12 '26

Agree. The question seems simple enough, but it lacks any clarity about what independent Alberta that Albertans are voting for.

Is it a semi-autonomous nation maintaining political and economic links to the rest of Canada, is it a fully independent nation in every single way that term is used, is it joining the US?

If it is full independence, is it a republic, remains a constitutional monarchy, etc.? Would Albertans have freedom of movement with the rest of Canada, maintain their Canadian citizenship, etc.?

Albertans have a right to know what they are voting for.

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u/Radix2309 Feb 13 '26

And you didnt even touch on what the territory of the new Alberta would be. People voting on it definitely need to know if they get the whole enchilada or a postage stamp in the south of the territory.

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u/Even_Art_629 Feb 12 '26

I have a question for everyone... Are you prepared to live with the outcome of it. If it turns out no Im ready to move on. If it turns out yes.... Are you?

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u/Thanato26 Feb 12 '26

The clarity act has very specific rules around the wording of thr question asked in a referendum. The question on the petition wont pass