Supporters carry boxes of signatures to submit for a separation referendum to Elections Alberta in Edmonton, on May 4, 2026. The Canadian Press/Jason Franson
Alberta independence organizers say they have delivered nearly double the amount of signatures required to trigger a referendum, but a number of steps remain before a vote can be held.
The verification of the petition’s 301,620 signatures by Elections Alberta is temporarily blocked while the Court of King’s Bench hears arguments from multiple First Nations that say the petition for Alberta’s separation from Canada violates their treaty rights.
