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Alberta Lawyer Defends Petition Against First Nations Challenges

4/10/2026

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Jeffrey Rath, an Alberta separatist lawyer, urged dismissal of the First Nations' challenges to the petition during court hearings.
Rath argued the petition does not infringe treaty rights.
He criticized prior rulings, describing the signature gathering as a legitimate communication method with the legislature.
Neil Dobson, an Alberta government lawyer, said the challenges are premature and should focus on specific harms rather than broader treaty rights implications.

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Jeffrey Rath, an Alberta separatist lawyer, urged dismissal of the First Nations' challenges to the petition during court hearings.
Rath argued the petition does not infringe treaty rights.
He criticized prior rulings, describing the signature gathering as a legitimate communication method with the legislature.
Neil Dobson, an Alberta government lawyer, said the challenges are premature and should focus on specific harms rather than broader treaty rights implications.