By Keith Wilson K.C. | Constitutional Lawyer
"Alberta’s independence petition is a grassroots effort to trigger a democratic referendum, but it now faces a legal challenge aimed at stopping the process before Albertans can vote. *** This video explains how the petition works, what signatures actually count, and why only registered canvassers can collect valid signatures. It also breaks down the recent court challenge filed against the petition and why its core claims do not align with constitutional law. *** The discussion covers Treaties 6, 7, and 8, clarifying what they do and do not say, and addresses widespread misinformation about treaty rights and Alberta independence. Importantly, it explains the three options First Nations would control following an independence referendum, emphasizing consent and constitutional protections. *** At its core, this video is about democratic participation. Petitions are not loopholes or technicalities. They are one of the oldest tools citizens have to force political accountability, with roots going back to the Magna Carta."