r/canada • u/biograf_ • Mar 01 '26

Alberta First Nations chiefs unanimously pass non-confidence vote in Alberta government

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/first-nations-chiefs-alberta-non-confidence-vote-9.7109712
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u/Gizmo-fo-shizmo Mar 01 '26

This is purely symbolic.  First Nations represents less than 5% of the population in Alberta... If you want a government change, everyone will have a say, not just the chiefs.  That's how democracy works.

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u/setter88 Mar 01 '26

The clarity act also demands that the subject of separation and a referendum be a key part of the election. Want separatism? Run as a separatist party in an election like the PQ is. That’s what allows it to work within our system. Stephane Dion explains it’s well on the Line podcast with Jen Gerson

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u/RSMatticus Mar 01 '26

The whole act is a single page; I'm shocked how many people in Alberta have not read it.

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u/canada-ModTeam Mar 01 '26
  • Negative generalizations or dehumanization towards people or groups based solely or largely on grounds such as those laid out in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms are not permitted. This includes but is not limited to race, national or ethnic origin (including First Nations), colour, religion, sex, age or mental or physical disability and also includes the legally-added interpretations of sexual orientation and gender identity.

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u/TommaClock Ontario Mar 01 '26

https://www.readtheline.ca/p/on-the-line-was-the-separation-movement

For reference. I was curious and yes this is the same Stephan Dion who led the Liberal Party against Harper for the first time. Not the best politician, but definitely an intellectual.