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Alberta Seeks to Dismiss First Nation Challenge of Premier Smith's Sovereignty Act
Alberta says the act has not affected treaty rights and should be dismissed before any constitutional questions are heard.
- On Nov. 13, Alberta will appear before the Alberta Court in Edmonton to request the dismissal of the Onion Lake Cree Nation's constitutional challenge against the Alberta Sovereignty Act.
- The Onion Lake Cree Nation filed the challenge previously, arguing the legislation is unconstitutional because it circumvents treaty rights and jurisdiction established under Treaty 6.
- Alberta argues the act has not impacted treaty rights, while the OLCN contends the Sovereignty Act violates the Crown relationship and should be declared unenforceable.
- Seeking to dismiss the case before those concerns are examined on their merits, Alberta faces criticism for a gap between its public statements and courtroom arguments.
- Treaty 6 promises made at Fort Pitt must be respected, the OLCN maintains, regardless of political debates or the Sovereignty Act.
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Filed on 19 December 2022, the appeal seeks to have the Alberta law declared invalid, in whole or in part, for lack of prior consultation.
·Montreal, Canada
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The Toronto Star+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
Alberta seeks to dismiss First Nation challenge of Premier Smith’s sovereignty act
EDMONTON - Alberta's government is asking a judge to strike down a First Nation's constitutional challenge of its sovereignty act, arguing the law hasn't had any impact on treaty rights.
·Toronto, Canada
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Winnipeg Free Press+5 Reposted by 5 other sources
Alberta seeks to dismiss First Nation challenge of Premier Smith's sovereignty act
EDMONTON - Alberta's government is asking a judge to strike down a First Nation's constitutional challenge of its sovereignty act, arguing the law hasn't had any impact on treaty rights.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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pipelineonline.caAlberta seeks to strike First Nation court challenge of Smith's sovereignty act
EDMONTON — Alberta's government wants a judge to throw out a First Nation's constitutional challenge of its sovereignty act, arguing it hasn't shown any impact on treaty rights.
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right1Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution64% Left
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