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Albertas Independence Push Faces Legal Hurdle: A recent court ruling in Alberta has halted a citizen-led petition for a separation referendum due to lack of First Nations consultation. However, lawyer Keith Wilson leading the separation charge argues the provincial cabinet still has the power to put the question on the ballot. The legal battle has sparked debate about democracy and consultation, with Premier Danielle Smith planning to appeal and First Nations involved in the challenge seeing it as a victory for their treaty rights. Despite the setback, Wilson remains confident, suggesting the focus will now shift to the provincial cabinet to initiate the referendum process. Groups are already forming to plan for a potential independent Alberta, with the possibility of a referendum vote in the coming months.

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