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Alexandra Oancea, 7 July 2026
Tracking Constitutional Change: 2026 Mid-Year Update from ConstitutionNet 
Canadian province rejects separatist referendum but government still seeks increased powers20 October 2026
While Albertans roundly rejected separation in Monday’s referendum, results were decidedly closer in early returns on nine other questions.
Premier Danielle Sm…
Alberta's premier says referendum on whether to remain part of Canada will be held this fall24 May 2026
Premier Danielle Smith announced Thursday night that Albertans will vote this fall on whether Alberta should remain part of Canada, introducing a new referendum…
Canada's supreme court won't hear case contesting constitutionality of voting system3 April 2026
The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear an appeal challenging the constitutionality of Canada's first-past-the-post electoral system.
The system, set out in …
In Canada, judge rules proposed separatism referendum is unconstitutional9 December 2025
The Confederacy of Treaty 6 First Nations is lauding a Court of King’s Bench ruling in a court case which has struck a blow to Alberta separatists referendum ef…
Canadian government asks supreme court to clarify boundaries of constitution's notwithstanding clause19 September 2025
The federal government is urging the Supreme Court of Canada to clarify how far provinces can go in using the Constitution’s notwithstanding clause, emphasizing…