Latest News About Justice Shaina Leonard Alberta Ruling

Latest coverage reports that Alberta Court of King’s Bench Justice Shaina Leonard issued a ruling that blocked/paused progress on a “Stay Free Alberta” petition process aimed at triggering an Alberta separation referendum, largely on the basis that the province did not properly consult Indigenous groups whose treaty rights could be adversely affected.[1][5]

What the ruling said (as reported)

• One report describes Leonard issuing a 37-page decision that threw out the petition and stopped the pathway toward a province-wide referendum, pausing actions tied to verifying/signatures at the petition stage.[1]
• Another report summarizes that Leonard found Alberta failed in its duty to consult Indigenous groups regarding potential fallout from a referendum, which under Canadian law can require consultation where treaty rights may be affected.[5]

Reactions (as reported)

• Stay Free Alberta said it disagreed with the decision and indicated it would prepare and file appellate documents.[1]
• Alberta’s government / Premier Danielle Smith said it was reviewing the decision.[1]

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