Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation Chief Sheldon Sunshine speaks outside the Edmonton law courts in Edmonton, Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The nation is challenging the constitutionality of Alberta's citizen-initiated referendum process in the wake of the separatist movement brewing in the province and its attempt to try and force a vote on having Alberta quit Canada. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jack Farrell
Court hearing on possible injunction to stop Alberta separation movement begins
Apr 7, 2026 | 2:00 AM
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EDMONTON — An Alberta First Nation is in court looking to get a petition urging the province to quit Canada put on ice.
The Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation is in Edmonton asking a Court of King’s Bench judge to suspend the petition campaign on the grounds that First Nations’ consent is required.
It’s alleging a failure by Alberta, the province’s chief electoral officer and the federal government to uphold treaty rights.
A group called Stay Free Alberta is collecting signatures to qualify for a referendum on Alberta separation
