26 h. ago ‘Fully in support’: Some Alberta separatists try to rally support in the Trump White House

Some in the Trump administration have shown informal interest and support, but not all separatist leaders think such outreach is wise

Other

40 h. ago Alberta judge upholds review of proposed separatist referendum question

"It is not plain and obvious that the constitutional referendum proposal is constitutional"

Other

42 h. ago Opinion: Did government pull its punches in the Cowichan Tribes court case?

Robin Junger: One of the most important issues in this case was whether Aboriginal title was “extinguished” when the fee simple title (private ownership) was created. Yet the court expressly noted B.C. did not argue this

Politics

4 d. ago B.C. group loses bid to overturn Canada's federal voting system

Fair Voting B.C. argued in court that the first-past-the-post system violates the Charter of Rights and Freedoms' guarantee of effective representation

Other

4 d. ago Canada’s federal voting system constitutional, Ontario Court of Appeal rules

Groups argued in court that the first-past-the-post system violates the Charter of Rights and Freedoms' guarantee of effective representation

Other

4 d. ago Hudson’s Bay lease sale may negatively impact pension fund: OMERS’ real estate arm

TORONTO — The real estate investment arm of one of the country’s largest pension funds is worried about the value of its assets if a B.C. billionaire is able to buy 25 Hudson’s Bay leases at its properties. In court documents filed over the weekend, Oxford Properties Group argues Ruby Liu would diminish the value […]

Other

8 d. ago Alberta separatists argue in court for approval of their referendum petition

'We’d just like to get this scheduled and moving forward as soon as possible,' lawyer Jeffrey Rath told the court

Other

9 d. ago Fraser Health wants whistleblowing ER doctor’s lawsuit thrown out

Fraser Health argues the court does not have the jurisdiction to hear the case, and says it should instead be dealt with through internal arbitration and mediation.

Science

9 d. ago Judge to rule on bail for 3 men charged in Quebec militia plot

Quebec court Judge René de la Sablonnière heard evidence and arguments in July and was expected to rule last week, but informed lawyers he needed more time.

Other

3 w. ago Opinion: Proportional representation is an antidote to national disunity

Canada’s political divide is deepening — and our voting system is making it worse. Alberta has recently seen a surge in separatist sentiment. It’s not just economic frustration. It’s a feeling that Albertans are not fairly represented in Ottawa — that they vote, but their voices don’t shape the national agenda. This frustration is not […]

Society

4 w. ago Thank separatists; Alberta's pain is finally heard across Canada

talk of separatism has already achieved more than all the legal challenges, political posturing and newspaper columnist caterwauling has ever managed.

Sport

4 w. ago Nelson: Thank separatists; Alberta's pain is finally heard across Canada

Talk of separatism has already achieved more than all the legal challenges, political posturing and newspaper columnist caterwauling has ever managed

Sport