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Alberta separatists submit petition for independence referendum
A separatist group in Alberta has submitted over 300,000 signatures to support a referendum on independence from Canada. The petition is now undergoing verification by elections officials. (sources: theguardian, foxnews, politico, bbc, newser)
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The Alberta separatist group Stay Free Alberta has submitted a petition with over 300,000 signatures to initiate a referendum on independence from Canada. The signatures are currently being verified by elections officials.
- Stay Free Alberta submitted more than 300,000 signatures to elections officials.
- The group aims to trigger a referendum on Alberta's independence from Canada.
- Authorities are investigating a leak of voter details amid the independence push.
Why it matters
The outcome of this petition could significantly impact Alberta's political landscape and its relationship with Canada.
No specific legislation identified for action yet.
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