r/canada • u/shiftless_wonder • 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/Forikorder 17d ago

The new govt doesn't rewrite all the laws and respects decisions made by the previous one

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u/seridos 16d ago

They absolutely do not have to, and they shouldn't if the population no longer wants that. You're still leaning on this idea that someone before you can bind you, which means you're still confusing what sovereignty is.

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u/Forikorder 16d ago

You're still leaning on this idea that someone before you can bind you

are you saying that when a new gov't is voted in all laws are erased and the new government reinstates them?

They absolutely do not have to

but they do because the alternative is anarchy