Secession and Treaty Rights under s 35 of the Constitution Act

Presented by the CBA Alberta [Aboriginal Law (North), Constitutional & Human Rights Law (North) Section

On Demand. Originally presented on Jun. 22, 2026.

The Alberta government has decided to include a provincial secession question in the October 2026 referendum, despite legal concerns about its clarity, constitutionality, and whether Indigenous treaty rights were properly considered. The talk explores court rulings that found a duty to consult Indigenous peoples may have been triggered, the possible outcomes of Alberta’s appeal, and what the case could mean for treaty rights and reconciliation in Alberta.

PRESENTER

Professor Rebeca B. Macias Gimenez

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