alberta separation petition

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The Alberta separation petition reached over 223,000 verified signatures and was declared successful by Elections Alberta, prompting legal and political responses.

The Alberta separation petition gained significant traction, accumulating more than 223,000 verified signatures, which led Elections Alberta to declare the petition successful. This development has sparked legal debate as the Court of Appeal granted a partial stay, temporarily blocking the referendum process. Meanwhile, courts have allowed the verification of signatures to proceed.