Canada court quashes bid by Alberta separatists for independence referendum

A Canadian judge quashed an Alberta independence referendum petition Wednesday, ruling the provincial government failed to consult First Nations before allowing signature collection. Justice Shaina Leonard said the effort violated treaties predating Alberta's creation. The separatist group had collected over 300,000 signatures, but faced a data breach scandal days later. Alberta's premier vowed to appeal the decision.

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