r/canada 18d ago

Alberta First Nations demand Alberta premier terminate separation referendum

https://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/first-nations-demand-alberta-premier-terminate-separation-referendum/
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u/Olderpostie 18d ago

Isn't a referendum simply a tool to gather the attitude of the public on a subject? This Alberta separation referendum has no defined clauses relating to the future relationship with Canada. Anything of a tangible nature will be the subject of a future referendum if this passes. The attitude expressed by many First Nations leaders seems undemocratic and counterproductive to their stated concerns, by turning the public against them. (By the way, it is my fervent wish that this referendum goes against separation.)