### [2026-05-13](/feed/2026/05/13/index.md)

##### Alberta separatism
# A Canadian judge rules that Elections Alberta improperly approved a petition seeking a referendum on provincial independence without consulting Indigenous groups. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via ''The Manila Times](https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/14/world/americas-emea/canada-judge-deals-blow-to-alberta-separatist-bid/2343508)

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